One hallmark of a Parker education is our belief that all students benefit from an education that is rooted in purposeful action. Our core values of ethical awareness and social responsibility often guide this learning in the direction of service projects that encourage our students to explore the world outside their classrooms. We believe that …
Anyone familiar with Parker knows that we have a few constants that you can always turn towards, like a compass finding true north. We are a school where you will always find talented and dedicated educators, curious and engaged children, and treasured and bountiful natural resources. One other constant, for the past nine years, …
This past week, Parker’s PreK and Kindergarten classrooms celebrated The Week of the Young Child, a nationally honored event amongst early childhood educators and the young children in their care. This week of acknowledgement was started by the NAEYC, and is held as much to honor the very young as it is to raise …
The mid-winter season is always a thoughtful and deliberate time here at Parker. The sharp novelty of winter has tempered, and students are ready to settle into deep investigations that will busy their minds and bodies until spring. With all that is happening in each of our classrooms daily, it can be difficult to fit …
We live in a world that is immersed in science. From the trees outside our window to the beating in our chests, and the cars we drive to school to the smartphones in our hands — Science is everywhere. More importantly, however, the principles that underlie scientific thought are critical to cultivating the young minds …
Last week, we were delighted to feature the creative stylings and imaginative projects presented during Parker’s annual Read Across America Day (RAAD) celebration. For our lower school students, however, the fun was just beginning. Thanks to the creative and thoughtful efforts of our incredible Parker teachers, this year our lower school extended their RAAD celebration …
We traditionally send students to school so they can learn to read, write and do arithmetic. But rarely do we stop and examine “What is the real value of reading?” Of course, reading enables our students to grow up and pursue careers in their chosen fields of interest. However, here at Parker we believe that …
Parker is incredibly fortunate to have teachers that are not only masters in their fields, but also bring their individual passions and experiences to bear on their work with students. Because Parker teachers craft their own curriculums, our students get to benefit from the personally meaningful connections that each teacher brings to their work. This …
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This past Monday, Parker teachers and administrators were honored to take part in a virtual professional development hosted by NYSAIS and led by the famed historian and author and leading antiracist scholar Ibram X. Kendi entitled How to Be an Antiracist School. Kendi is a National Book Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books. He …