The kids miss the tree, which they often complimented ... When the teacher finds Robert’s drawing of the rainbow, she realizes he is right, and she encourages his use of a spectrum of colors.

Volo, an alternative school for children 7 to 12 years old, is redefining what it means to learn. The name itself, drawn from the Latin words “velle” (to will) and “volare” (to fly), evokes a ...