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Brightworks
 

Everything is Interesting

Brightworks reimagines school as a joyful, inclusive and antiracist learning community where students K-12 expand their curiosity and co-author their education through meaningful engagement.

 
 
 
 
 

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Our High Schoolers are going to New Orleans! And they are running the fundraising efforts all by themselves! -Stop by their designer shoe sale this coming Wednesday at our drop-off & parent coffee! They are selling off a large and gently used,
Our High Schoolers are going to New Orleans! And they are running the fundraising efforts all by themselves! -Stop by their designer shoe sale this coming Wednesday at our drop-off & parent coffee! They are selling off a large and gently used, donated shoe collection! -Enjoy some images from their fundraising dinner last week! These students did it all; from organizing the party, setting up a silent auction, presenting their learning & reasoning for choosing their travel destination, cooking up some yummy foods & serving it all up to their parents, extended families and supporters! Hats off to this awe-inspiring group of students who are so dedicated and hard working! What a treat for us all!! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #bwxnolaexcursion #bwxobsidianband #bwxmichlene #bwxaili
Underground Arc Exploration - young & creative artists hard at work! We love how our art program encourages our students to express their learning in multiple ways! They expand their understanding and connect their new knowledge by creating insi
Underground Arc Exploration - young & creative artists hard at work! We love how our art program encourages our students to express their learning in multiple ways! They expand their understanding and connect their new knowledge by creating insightful renditions and sharing it with their buddies & collaborators! Enjoy all of their contagious exploration & excitement and marvel in the wonderful effects! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #bwxarts #handsonlearning #undergroundarc #bwxaqua
BWX community bonfire on the beach! When we get all stakeholders together in one of the most beautiful spots available to us, and celebrate who we are - this is what you get!! A big shout out to the parents providing a large heap of firewood and fo
BWX community bonfire on the beach! When we get all stakeholders together in one of the most beautiful spots available to us, and celebrate who we are - this is what you get!! A big shout out to the parents providing a large heap of firewood and for our oldest students, @liam_likes_frogs, for manning the parachute and providing endless fun for our youngsters! Thank you to everyone else for coming out and participating! This evening showcased everything we aspire to be and provided another great memory for our history books! Thank you all! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #bwxcommunity #bwxonthebeach
Welcome to the Puppet Masters @ middle school studio time! These students are continuing to explore various modes of expression by building & creating their own shadow puppets & theater! We are looking forward to seeing how these techniques
Welcome to the Puppet Masters @ middle school studio time! These students are continuing to explore various modes of expression by building & creating their own shadow puppets & theater! We are looking forward to seeing how these techniques may also play a role in the upcoming expression phase of Underground Arc! Judging by these efforts, we are in for a treat! Stay tuned! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #bwxpuppetmasters #bwxstudios #undergroundarc #bwxonyxband
BWX Dance Competition, student conceived, student promoted & student run! We love our Community Friday Events that engage our entire family of students, parents & staff while encouraging celebration, silliness and fun! What better way to solidify our supportive & engaging learning community! Tap your toes, giggle and be inspired! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #bwxdancecompetition #bwxstars #bwxcommunityfridays
Exploring our backyard & learning our shop! Allow the excitement of our Lil' Gems to represent our sentiment as we are getting ready to welcome new families to our school! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #adventuresingarnet #bwxgarnetb
Exploring our backyard & learning our shop! Allow the excitement of our Lil' Gems to represent our sentiment as we are getting ready to welcome new families to our school! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #adventuresingarnet #bwxgarnetband #bwxinthepresidio #bwxworkshop #welcometobwx!
Hello, Club Mud! Our middle school students are currently deep into studio exploration where students learn a craft intended to expand their tools of expression! Sort of learning a new language - only this time in clay! We are excited to see where th
Hello, Club Mud! Our middle school students are currently deep into studio exploration where students learn a craft intended to expand their tools of expression! Sort of learning a new language - only this time in clay! We are excited to see where this takes them when it’s time to develop their own project work! Stay tuned! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #undergroundarc #claystudio #bwxclubmud #bwxopalband #bwxonyxband #bwxamethystband #opal.bwx
Our High Schoolers are going to New Orleans! And they are running the fundraising efforts all by themselves! -Stop by their designer shoe sale this coming Wednesday at our drop-off & parent coffee! They are selling off a large and gently used, Underground Arc Exploration - young & creative artists hard at work! We love how our art program encourages our students to express their learning in multiple ways! They expand their understanding and connect their new knowledge by creating insi BWX community bonfire on the beach! When we get all stakeholders together in one of the most beautiful spots available to us, and celebrate who we are - this is what you get!! A big shout out to the parents providing a large heap of firewood and fo Welcome to the Puppet Masters @ middle school studio time! These students are continuing to explore various modes of expression by building & creating their own shadow puppets & theater! We are looking forward to seeing how these techniques
BWX Dance Competition, student conceived, student promoted & student run! We love our Community Friday Events that engage our entire family of students, parents & staff while encouraging celebration, silliness and fun! What better way to sol
Exploring our backyard & learning our shop! Allow the excitement of our Lil' Gems to represent our sentiment as we are getting ready to welcome new families to our school! #sfbrightworks #everythingisinteresting #adventuresingarnet #bwxgarnetb Hello, Club Mud! Our middle school students are currently deep into studio exploration where students learn a craft intended to expand their tools of expression! Sort of learning a new language - only this time in clay! We are excited to see where th
 
 
 

" Brightworks has given my daughter, who just joined as a middle schooler, a sense of what it’s like to be in a place that is truly kind. She comes home with happy highlights every day, and misses school on the weekends . "

-Lael, new parent

 
 
 
 
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The School That Says “YES!”

You want to write a novel? Ok! You want to start a small business to raise money for the animal shelter. Let’s do it! You want to build a sail car and go on a journey down an abandoned railway? Let’s figure it out together! Children are instinctual learners.

Brightworks honors students’ agency by partnering with them on their educational path. That is why we call our teachers Collaborators.

 
 

Real Tools, Real Materials and
Real Challenges

Why wait until you’re an adult to make meaningful contributions to the world? Brightworks reimagines K-12 education as a time to build your capacity to impact your community…by making an actual impact.

 
 

Every Student is the Protagonist of Their Own Story

We honor students’ agency through a combination of big, ambitious group projects and student-proposed passion projects.

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Brightworks: Educating for the Future

Brightworks was recently featured in this documentary about the future of work. It was filmed in our previous space. Though our space has changed, our ethic remains. You can read more about how we are contributing to the conversation about shifting the educational paradigm on our press page.