Ross Valley Charter is Progressive Education in Action

Watch the videos below for a look into the RVC inspiration, mission, program, and teachers.

4-Part Series on RVC and Progressive Education

Quote:"We're cultivating risk takers. They are not afraid to be up front, to fail." Said Chris Lyons, teacher

A Four-Part Series on RVC and Progressive Education

Watch our short, 4-part video series in which Ross Valley Charter School teachers explore the core concepts behind the Progressive Education teaching method.

  • a multi-age community
  • attending to the whole child
  • collaboration
  • intrinsic motivation
  • deep understanding
  • active learning
  • social justice
  • and taking kids seriously

Part 1: An Introduction to the Progressive Education Model and Ross Valley Charter

Part 2: The Multi-Age Community

Part 3: Attending to the Whole Child

Part 4: Active Learning

The RVC Program In Action

Hear about the RVC program from teachers and students

At Ross Valley Charter, it is our mission to understand and support the unique social, emotional and academic needs of every child. We're located at the White Hill campus at 97 Glen Drive in Fairfax, California.