What is a Progressive Education?

A progressive education, such as the one offered at The Marylhurst School, empowers children to explore and discover their most authentic selves as confident, lifelong learners. Our school's integrated arts, music, Spanish, and physical education programs foster creativity, self-expression, and physical wellness. We aim to create a welcoming environment where children of all backgrounds feel supported and included.

At the heart of progressive education is the idea that children learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. At Marylhurst, we encourage a child's natural curiosity and wonder and provide a thematic, inquiry-based curriculum that allows for deep and meaningful learning. We balance content-specific skills with the interests and questions children and teachers generate within the thematic studies. Our approach ensures that learning is relevant and purposeful, extending beyond the classroom walls to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We promote social-emotional learning through cross-age connections, fostering empathy and kindness, and encouraging older students to be leaders and role models for younger peers. Through our progress-focused approach, students learn to take risks, become confident, empathetic, and engaged leaders, and develop the skills to navigate a rapidly changing world. 

Explore our website to discover more about who we are, our programs and unique curriculum, our dedicated teachers. The best way to get to know our school is to schedule a visit.  We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to come and see us firsthand and experience what we have to offer at The Marylhurst School.  We're here to answer your questions and show you all that our school and progressive education philosophy has to offer.