Planting Seeds at Garden of Knowledge Islamic School Co-op

The world our children will inherit is changing faster than anytime in history. For our children to prosper and humankind to flourish, we need more avenues of education.

Garden of Knowledge is an Islamic School Cooperative serving working and non-working families in the East Bay. As a community of teachers and families, we seek to nourish and educate the whole child — head, heart and hands — by stimulating the intellect, fostering wonder and respect of each other and Allah's creation, and developing the child's active will. Our dedicated teachers are committed to our curriculum inspired by hands on approach. We are deeply committed to the reformation of public education through the co-op movement. Such models are endowed with the freedom to employ innovative teaching methods, are responsive to students' needs and are held accountable for student achievement through the charter school district. This partnership between school and family creates the village which is the foundation for children's success.

If only you could peer through the window of our classrooms you would see the expressions of joy, wonderment and determination of learning. You would see the innocence and vulnerability of our children and the importance of the seeds we are planting. You would hear the laughter and giggles of a carefree youth, what a beautiful state to be in. If you were able then you would fully see the wonderful warm and safe environment we are providing our children. The children of our future. You would then find your own heart warmed with the knowledge that the rights of our children over us as a village/community are being addressed.

With the mercy and blessings of Allah and those that have believed in our cause, Garden of Knowledge entered its third year in the Fall of 2017. And will march into its fourth 2018-2019.  In the last three years, we have had our share of ups and downs like any new endeavor. However our teachers and families are passionate about the success of GOK for the benefit of our community and its children. GOK's journey continues. We are viable, yet frail. We need your faith and strength to march on! We need communities near and far to be behind us. Please hold our hand and help us through this journey in any way possible. Please support GOK and its future.

With our sincere love and gratitude.



"The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn." ~John Lubbock