Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (OSA) is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located on the grounds of the historic Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Founded on a partnership with the museum, the school offers a unique educational model that integrates immersive, place-based learning with a rigorous academic curriculum. By utilizing the living history museum as a "living laboratory," students are encouraged to connect their classroom studies to historical, scientific, and environmental contexts, fostering critical thinking and a deeper engagement with their local community.

The school is defined by its commitment to fostering an inclusive, inquiry-based environment that emphasizes character development and social-emotional learning alongside core academic achievement. With a mission to close the opportunity gap for a diverse student body, OSA utilizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. By blending traditional pedagogical methods with the museum’s extensive historical resources, the school aims to cultivate active, lifelong learners who are prepared to be thoughtful and engaged citizens in the modern world.