Charles River School

Each year, sixth grade is immersed in learning about being a compassionate member of humanity. Part of their studies include learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy of universal compassion and nonviolent activism. Last year, co-teacher Bill Walsh wrote a song called “lovingkindness,” which deals with many of these ideals. The class recorded it and co-teacher Sylvie Essex turned it into a short movie. The response that was received was a powerful education for students about the strength of their voices and the continued resonance of Dr. King’s message. Please take a few minutes to watch:

CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL is an independent day school that takes students on an intellectual adventure of growth and discovery. At Charles River School, our dynamic faculty is committed to Thematic Teaching and Learning. We integrate big themes and ideas—such as “The Changing Face of America” —into the curriculum from the outset, which sparks students’ natural curiosity. A multitude of cross-disciplinary projects are then undertaken, which build strong perceptual, group, interpersonal, thinking and academic skills throughout every school day.

At Charles River School classes are small, learning is personalized and teachers are dynamic and accessible. In this supportive environment, four-year-olds learn the pleasures of reading and 12-year-olds welcome the challenge of leadership. Our students learn to speak openly and persuasively. They become voracious readers, fluid writers and collaborative problem-solvers. They also become academic risk-takers, confident that teachers and classmates value and encourage intellectual exploration.

For more than 100 years, Charles River School has pioneered an education that nurtures and challenges the whole child. Sports, the arts, student clubs and community service are all integral to a CRS student’s education.

CRS is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and we’re celebrating with special events all year long!

Check out our CRS 100 page and our Events page for more information. Or, click here to download a FULL PDF of all Centennial Events!