The Earth School’s Mission Statement reflects the community’s deep commitment to sustainable uses of the Earth’s resources. We have worked to integrate “eco-literacy” education into all aspects of the curriculum.
Mission Statement of The Earth School
The staff, families, and support agencies that comprise the Earth School community nurture the development of our students through our ongoing collaboration and our deep commitment to knowing each child through her unique strengths and interests. We work to be a place where children and adults from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate our differences, to appreciate our common humanity, and to contribute to our community. Our mission is to support children’s inherent love of learning through curriculum that is active, playful, socially-conscious, and rigorous. The Earth School’s educational program is designed to support children’s academic achievement and to encourage their commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflict and the preservation of the Earth’s resources.
In addition to the Mission Statement, the faculty of The Earth School developed “Guiding Questions” which are used to focus inquiry and to develop critical thinking about the ways that we live and work.
The Earth School’s Guiding Questions
To recognize the wonder and importance of the world and its inhabitants, to enrich our lives, to make wise decisions, we are guided by the following questions:
