Clara Barton Open School is a public K-8 magnet school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Barton Open School fosters a community of active learners centered on the following values:

Each Child is Unique
We strive to create a safe, caring and reflective environment that fosters personal
responsibility, self-direction and a love of learning.

Personalized Teaching
Teachers and parents are trusted to know children, and to tailor curriculum that is
emotionally, socially and intellectually meaningful.

Love of Learning
We strive for a school that fosters a love of learning through passionate engagement, fun, risk-taking and creative experiences in a community of learners.

Multi-Faceted Curriculum
We believe in an enriched curriculum that encourages choice, critical thinking, arts
expression, social skills and intellectual engagement.

A Community of Mutual Respect
We strive for a diverse learning community based on mutual respect among children, teachers and parents.