Mission and Values

Mission

The Raleigh School is a cooperative community of children, parents, and teachers that fosters a love of learning in an atmosphere of challenge, inquiry, and respect.

Abiding Values

• Educational practice is guided by knowledge of how children learn.
• Our approach is child-centered and developmentally appropriate.
• Teaching and learning are interactive processes emphasizing inquiry and exploration.
• Active involvement of parents is fundamental to successful education.
• Our community encourages respect of self and others.
• We value diversity and seek students of all racial, cultural, religious and economic backgrounds.
• The Raleigh School is open to change, growth and new ideas.