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The History of The Children’s School: Our First 50 Years

Since our founding in 1970 by Lila McDill as a laboratory school, The Children’s School has honored children, childhood and…

June 26, 2020


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Life Beyond TCS: Catching Up With TCS Graduates

Research shows that children who are allowed to be children longer are not only healthier, happier, socially stronger, and more…

June 25, 2020


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Summer Routines for Children During COVID-19

It’s the last day of school, and the kick-off to summer, but with so much uncertainty around summer plans in…

May 21, 2020


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Recognizing and Responding to Childhood Grief

By TCS Counselor Natalie Grubbs Over the past two months, I have been amazed, once again, by the resilience of…

May 14, 2020


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Curiosity Inspires Engaged Learning at Home

Curious children become brave learners at The Children’s School. TCS students work on projects that transcend books and classrooms on…

May 07, 2020


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Class of 2020 Will Attend a Diverse Range of High Schools Next Year

As their eighth-grade year comes to an end, we are proud to share the Class of 2020’s acceptance into a…

May 05, 2020


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Parent Perspective: Nurturing Connection and Reaffirming Our Family’s TCS Why

Fabienne, a TCS parent to second grader Blake, shares how her family is finding connection with family, neighbors and the…

April 30, 2020


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Parent Perspective: Reflections on the New Normal & Moments that Matter

I remember the exact moment I talked to my kids about the fact that The Children’s School’s campus was closing…

April 23, 2020


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Parent Perspective: Enjoying Family and Finding New Passions During Physical Distancing

TCS parent, Beth, shares how her family is slowing down, finding new passions, and enjoying more time together during physical…

April 16, 2020


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Parent Perspective: Gratitude for Engaged Learning & Connection

As a family of two working parents and three kids spanning third through seventh grades, remote learning has been overwhelming…

April 02, 2020