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Birthplace of Experiential Learning

Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.
 —John Dewey, Founder

In his book Education and Experience, renowned philosopher and founder John Dewey wrote, “There is an intimate and necessary relation between the process of actual experience and education.” To this end, Lab’s educational approach is anchored in its progressive education roots and centers on practical, hands-on experiences as the primary method for acquiring knowledge and skills. 

A leader in Progressive Education

Lab's founder is thought to be the most significant educational thinker of his era and is considered by many to be the “father of progressive education.”

Dewey advocated for schools to be more like democratic communities. As the nation's first laboratory school, Lab remains an active member of Progressive Education Network (PEN), which believes that the purpose of education transcends preparation for college or career.

 

Windows to the Classroom

Middle School Art Students
High Schools Students at the Apiary
Lower School Math Students
Lower School Homeroom Students
Lower School Students Reading Books
Lower School Science Students

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Early Childhood

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Early Childhood Sidewalk Play

Lower School

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Lower School Classroom

Middle School

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Middle School Science Class

University High School

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High School Classroom