Strength in Community
Dear CRS Community,
In 1911, four sets of parents founded Charles River School as they sought to find a better way to educate their children. They established a school where children develop a love of learning and benefit from a foundational partnership between home and school. Our founders were dedicated to helping students build academic and character skills and inspiring them to use those skills to lead and serve their communities throughout their lives.
It is in this spirit that we created our strategic plan as we continue CRS’ legacy of academic excellence, joyful learning, innovation, and partnership.
Community has always been our strength. We kicked off the calendar year in 2024 by leaning on that strength and inviting our entire community to take part in our inclusive and transparent process to dream together about the future of our special school. Over six months, we heard from hundreds of community members including faculty and staff, students, parents and caregivers, the Board of Trustees, alumni, and parents of alumni. We centered our work on our students’ needs and joyfully collaborated with one another, following the example they set for us every day.
Our strategic vision will guide our work for the next five years. It is rooted in our tradition and holds us accountable to our future. We invite you to join us in the important work ahead.
In partnership,
Gabe Burnstein P’30 ‘30 ‘34 Kate Paglia, P’27 ‘30
Head of School President, Board of Trustees
