One Stone, Boise, ID

At One Stone, the majority of the board members are teenagers. Working with the adults, they pride themselves on understanding kids and helping students to become better leaders. Opened in 2008, One Stone equips students with real world learning skills through project-based learning centered on non-profit projects. Firmly believing that the student voice is critical to connect them to their passion and purpose, One Stone creates experiences that are attractive, creative and collaborative. Guided by their "Bold Learning OBjectives" (BLOB), teachers facilitate learning as a partner to heighten student voice and anchor that voice with skills, creativity, mindset, and knowledge.

School Type

Choice School

School Context

Public

Dimensions

• Outcomes: Bold Learning Objectives frame 32 competencies in knowledges, skills, mindsets, and creativity
• Learner Experience: Studio model featuring community-connected hands on personalized learning
• Competency & Credentialing: Cohort model with growth transcript
• Wellness: Purpose-driven learning developed in advisory via Living in Beta curriculum
• Equity: Intentionally diverse tuition free school
• Professional Learning: Weekly professional learning sessions (virtual sessions provided to partner schools); Developing microcredential system
• Strategy: Lab school and R&D engine
• Partnerships: Northwest Association of Independent Schools; After school programs, career partners, work experience
• Technology: Touchstone, an innovative personal and social learning platform that will soon support all competencies

See More

• One Stone: Where Purpose Meets Impact
• Education Reimagined One Stone