What Is Progressive Education
Progressive education is experiential, active learning that honors the developmental ages and stages of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. This informs everything we do and provides the foundation for our students to become highly motivated learners with a strong sense of self-worth and efficacy.
The most important principle governing how we approach students’ development is to show them the utmost respect.
Innovative, Intentional Design
A Lowell education honors how children learn and provides an environment that fosters their curiosity and efficacy. Our progressive approach emphasizes skill-building, multi-disciplinary knowledge, collaborative effort, and deep conceptual understanding—all things individuals need to make a difference in the world.
Lowell students:
- Develop critical and analytical thinking
- Participate in active collaboration
- Investigate multiple perspectives
- Ask questions and search for answers
- Have a strong sense of self
- Become leaders in their high schools and beyond
- Make a positive impact on their communities
Lowell teachers:
- Respect the individuality of each student
- Facilitate learning by promoting curiosity and problem-solving
- Teach understanding and skills through project-based learning
- Create classroom environments that encourage active participation
- Help students discover their passions and develop their voices
- Nurture student strengths