Red Bridge Education

10/20/2026

“This was the BEST day of my whole life!” ❤️ shared one of our AL1 students when asked about their Bridge Day experience.

Created by our founding students in 2020, Bridge Day is a special Red Bridge tradition that celebrates creativity, connection, and community. This past Thursday, we celebrated our 6th annual Bridge Day!

We kicked off the day at school with a bridge-building bonanza before heading to Baker Beach for an afternoon of piñatas, beach play, a hike, and a beach cleanup led by our AL4 and AL5 students. Students also got creative by drawing the Golden Gate Bridge, and we wrapped up the day with a potluck alongside our wonderful Red Bridge families. 🌉

10/13/2026

Red Bridge Admissions | What Families are Saying -

"Thank you to each of you for creating a space where he both feels "a part of it all" as well a space where he gets to feel ownership - that the time he spends with each of you is his "rose" of the day.  Watching [my son] over the 2 plus years at Red Bridge I can really see the trajectory that you ...

09/23/2026

Our middle school students went on their first outdoor education trip of the school year this past week! 🌲

We love kicking off the year with this overnight adventure, giving our AL4 & AL5 students the opportunity to build strong connections with their classmates and teachers outside of the classroom.

This time together helps build trust, strengthen their sense of community, and set the stage for the year ahead. We’ve loved hearing stories and seeing photos from their adventure, so we had to share a few of our favorites!

09/21/2026

Applications for the 2027-2028 school year at Red Bridge are now open! 🎉

At Red Bridge, we believe students should love coming to school and feel a true sense of ownership over their learning. Curious to learn more about our student-driven model and admissions process?

Visit our website or click the link in our bio to register for an Information Session and to get started on your application today! 🌁✨

09/08/2026

We are back in action at Red Bridge!

Our building is full and bustling, and we are so excited to kick off our 7th school year! This year is extra special as we look ahead to our first graduating class leaving the nest this June. 🎓

Our Robins have spent the first few days of school meeting new friends, building their character and work habits, and settling back into the rhythm of school.

We are loving having everyone back on campus and can’t wait to see what this year brings!

Welcome back, Robins! Here’s to an incredible year ahead.

08/21/2026

Help us bring Red Bridge to SXSW 2027! 🎉 Vote for Orly’s fireside chat with Ned Johnson on nurturing self-driven kids in the age of AI. Your support makes a difference! Vote by Sunday, August 23rd at 11:59 PT. Link in bio. ❤️

07/07/2026

At the end of the school year, we celebrated the students who promoted from Autonomy Level 3 to Autonomy Level 4, marking the launch of their time in Red Bridge’s Middle School!

The Autonomy Level 3 promotion process enables students to demonstrate and reflect on their readiness for greater ownership over their learning. Over three months, students gather evidence of their Work Habits - how they managed their time, how they collaborated effectively, how they followed through on goals, and more.

They request feedback from teachers, reflect in writing about their goals, and prove that they are capable of moving their learning forward with greater independence. The process is an important learning experience for students regardless of the final outcome. It provides an opportunity for students to consider their strengths and areas of growth in a safe and supported environment.

Students who complete the process and decide to promote to AL4 make a final presentation to their teachers and parents reflecting on their accomplishments.

Congratulations to this year’s promoted students!

07/01/2026

Thinking back to the incredible collaboration and problem-solving work of our end-of-year Deep Dives!

Each Autonomy Level had the opportunity to showcase the incredible work they did over the two weeks of Deep Dive.

🎲 AL1 presented their original games and explored the question: Why do we play?

🌊 AL2 shared their research on ocean and marine animals through presentations, research, and paper-mâché sculptures of their animal of choice.

🧩 AL3 designed original puzzles and presented their hypotheses on what makes puzzles interesting, engaging, and satisfying to solve.

🍽️ AL4 welcomed our community into their very own restaurant, Table 21 – named after the 21 students in AL4. Through food, storytelling, and hospitality, they gave us a glimpse into why food is such an important part of our cultures, identities, and lives.

We ended the Learning Exhibition with a school-wide “cheers!” to Deep Dive ✨

07/01/2026

Thinking back to the incredible collaboration and problem-solving work of our end-of-year Deep Dives!

Each Autonomy Level had the opportunity to showcase the incredible work they did over the weeks of Deep Dive.

🎲 AL1 presented their original games and explored the question: Why do we play?

🌊 AL2 shared their research on ocean and marine animals through presentations, research, and paper-mâché sculptures of their animal of choice.

🧩 AL3 designed original puzzles and presented their hypotheses on what makes puzzles interesting, engaging, and satisfying to solve.

🍽️ AL4 welcomed our community into their very own restaurant, Table 21 – named after the 21 students in AL4. Through food, storytelling, and hospitality, they gave us a glimpse into why food is such an important part of our cultures, identities, and lives.

We ended the Learning Exhibition with a school-wide “cheers!” to Deep Dive ✨

06/16/2026

Autonomy Level 2 students *dove deep* at the Aquarium of the Bay last week as they explored the question, “How have marine species evolved to adapt to their environment?” In addition to being a LOT of fun, this final deep dive of the year has AL2 students learning about everything from unbelievable creatures at the depth of the ocean to phylogeny. 🤿🌊🐙