See Inside a Classroom

What happens when engaged students are paired with inspiring teachers? Peek inside a classroom to find out.

Bringing the Outside World In

Students deepen their understanding of the world, one guest speaker at a time.

Eighth grade English students learn to recognize and analyze the elements of visual storytelling, then take on a creative challenge of their own.

History teacher Emily Pace engages students in investigating the ancient world's influence on today.

Lakeside chemistry students are exploring open ended, inquiry-driven investigations.

History teacher Katie Piper explores how meaningful, authentic projects drive learning.

Lakeside 5th graders started off the school year by researching and writing about family food traditions.

Science students studying ecology and engineering worked together to provide critical nesting habitats to vulnerable bird species.

Seventh graders create custom costumes for faculty “clients” in an intensive design thinking project.

Picture books that create opportunities for student learning

Questions to get to the heart of the Harkness method

Upper School English teacher Erik Christensen explains his syllabus.

Upper School English teacher Lindsay Aegerter shares the inspiration for the course, and how students guide the curriculum.

Math teaching Granya O'Neill unlocks a passion for math in middle-schoolers

A playground model in Upper School physiology

Jillian Tsai creates an immersive cultural experience in Middle School Chinese classes.

Drama teacher Alban Dennis prepares students to shine under the spotlight.