Jim Bailey

Every young person carries a spark, a “zone of genius” that emerges when they feel they belong and have a sense of community purpose. These aren’t just nice-to-haves. They are the developmentally appropriate essentials that help youth grow into resilient, engaged, and contributing members of our community. Over the last three years I’ve done some traveling around the country, meeting with educators and community leaders that are finding ways to identify and meet these essential needs.  In...

Welcome to an expanded vision of education in Ojai. The Ojai Learning Ecosystem is weaving together the many places in our community where youth learn and grow. This initiative aims to expand our view of the 200 year old education system by focusing on the individual needs and strengths of each student and celebrating the rich diversity of learning opportunities found within the Ojai community. The core mission of the Ojai Learning Ecosystem is to foster a deep sense of connection and...

Our communities are at their strongest when we recognize that every part plays a role in the learning and development of our youth. When...