Fresh Starts and New Beginnings: MUSE Global School
When MUSE Global School and MUSE Virtual School celebrated the grand opening of the new MUSE Santa Monica campus early this month, we looked at this new beginning by remembering our past and stepping boldly into the next chapter of MUSE. It started with a beautiful garland made by Chef Robin and Seed to Table Manager, Rick Perillo.
“Rather than a ribbon, the garland before us is made from greens and flowers from our Calabasas campus … symbolizing our roots, our history, and our spirit carried forward into this new chapter.”
This garland was a living example of our history and our values, and it reminded everyone in attendance that fresh starts in education are most powerful when they’re rooted in purpose. This fresh start isn’t just about opening a new location in a new city. It’s about how we reimagine learning for all of our students, whether they’re on campus or joining us online from around the globe.
Fresh Starts for Students
Every day at MUSE invites students to step forward with curiosity, courage, and the joy of fresh possibilities.
“Students, it is truly OUR privilege to spend our days learning and laughing with YOU. Thank you!”
Each day brings new and different questions that need answering or problems that need solving. That means that every day is an opportunity for our students to make their own fresh starts. Whether they’re starting a new school year, logging into their MUSE Virtual class for the very first time, or diving into their passions for their next Culmination, MUSE students are encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and see every mistake or failure as a stepping stone toward growth.
This approach is central to what we do: A MUSE education adapts to fit the needs of each of our students, fosters self-efficacy, and prepares them to become the stewards of our constantly changing world. Here, fresh starts aren’t about erasing the past, but about seeing bright new possibilities in every moment.
Fresh Starts for Community
This fresh start is a group project, made possible by a team of passionate faculty and staff, the families who support our vision for their child’s educational journey, and local leaders who believe in what we’re doing. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and we have that and so much more behind us.
“To our passionate and inspiring teachers and staff, thank you for bringing the 5 Pillars to life every day. Not only are you so talented and have such an obvious calling to work with young people, but you are the best humans.”
The Santa Monica ribbon-cutting was more than just opening a new campus. It was a reminder that schools like MUSE thrive when they’re supported by strong communities. Just as the garland was woven from many different plants and flowers, MUSE is made stronger by the people and relationships that support us and our students.
Fresh Starts for Education
The education system itself could use a fresh start.
Too often, traditional schools rely on outdated methods that don’t meet the needs of today’s learners. Rather than focusing on the individual needs of each student, they focus on homework, standardized tests, and checking the boxes on a curriculum that someone else has chosen for them. MUSE Global School and MUSE Virtual School challenge those norms by offering a world-class education and embracing children’s passions.
Our patented learning model is built on our Five Pillars: Academics, Passion-Based Learning, Self-Efficacy, Communication, and Sustainability. By filtering our process through this framework, we can turn our students into better learners, better people, and better stewards for our wild and living Earth.
“What you have created is truly a groundbreaking and innovative contribution to the world of education, and we are so grateful.”
Whether it’s from the comfort of our brand-new Santa Monica campus or through our virtual classrooms serving students worldwide, each chapter of our growth is guided by this philosophy. For families looking for their own fresh start at an institution that focuses on whole-child learning, MUSE offers a strong alternative to the traditional system.
Looking Forward
Fresh starts flourish when they’re rooted in purpose.
MUSE Global School and MUSE Virtual School, our purpose has always been clear: We are here to empower our students to be curious, embrace their passions, and lead with compassion. This new beginning in Santa Monica is about possibility. It’s about provisioning our students with the space they need to grow and explore in ways that traditional schools often overlook.
Whether it’s in Calabasas or Santa Monica, in-person or online, MUSE Global School and MUSE Virtual School will continue to move forward. And with each step into the future, we’ll show the world innovations can change not only education as a whole, but also communities and the futures of our students.
Together with the community that’s helped us come so far, we’re ready to start this new and exciting journey we’ve just begun all over again.
Ready for a Fresh Start?
At MUSE, we believe that education should do more than meet academic milestones—it should inspire joy, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Whether your family is seeking the full in-person experience at our Santa Monica campus or the flexibility of our Virtual School, MUSE provides an environment where your child can thrive.
Discover how MUSE can support your child’s educational journey. Learn more today.
