Brightworks Blog

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"Every school seems to talk about being 'child-centered' these days. Brightworks walks the walk." — Jon Scieszka 🛠️✨ We were honored to host author and legend Jon Scieszka at Brightworks recently. To have a creative visionary recogn
The "hard part" is exactly where the magic happens. ✨ Brightworks founder Gever Tulley reminds us that persistence isn't an innate personality trait; it’s a practiced skill. You earn it by staying in the room when things get difficul
Ready to ditch the “one size fits all” high school experience? At StudioBWX, we believe young people need more than just a desk—they need a space to be seen, heard, and inspired. We’re building a community where you don&rsqu
After 21 hours, their 3-D printed brain was complete. Each term, @sf_brightworks students design their own project around a specific topic. They develop their ability to create, explore materials, practice time management skills, deal with ambiguit
It’s a beautiful day in our neighborhood and we were delighted to see officer Eric and one of our NEIGHbors!
Memory Arc Expo, a Proud Parent Report: Witnessing the end of an arc, when everything comes together, is nothing short of magic! From the orderly student presentations to the joyful chaos of Expo Night, we are treated to a whole host of student awes
Our 10th Annual Maker Marketplace was a huge success! Not only did students make their products, market them and sell their goods, they also learned the craft of connecting with customers, tracking their sales and giving a percentage to charity.
The Lakota people of this country have a saying, “Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ,” which translates to “We are all related.” As we make space for healing and caring for ourselves, we want to acknowledge the truth that in