For 46 years, Clear Spring School, an accredited independent school in Eureka Springs, has cultivated in students a lifelong love of learning through a hands on and hearts-engaged educational environment. We attend a few classes on the school's forested campus, located deep in Dairy Hollow.
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Historic Clear Spring School Flourishes in Eureka Springs
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The entrance to Clear Spring School in Eureka Springs.
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Bonus Shock, Frank Tomarchio and Marco Tapia strike a pose during recess.
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Sola Brooks, River Mikulenka, and Amelia Hutchison take a moment with Head of School, Jessica FitzPatrick.
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Mark Hughes, a noted clothing designer who operates Regalia in Eureka Springs, teaches Willow and her elementary school classmates how to sew.
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Clear Spring elementary teacher, Ginny Garbor, provides adult supervision for a 9-Square game during recess.
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An original Clear Spring schoolhouse still stands on campus.
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Students hang out in front of the Clear Spring Administration Building during lunch hour.
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Clear Spring School campus feels like a recreational camp.
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Fifth and sixth grade teacher Chris Barner is a graduate of Clear Spring School.
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Students learn to prepare healthy meals in the school kitchen.
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A vintage class photo shows benefactor Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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