U.S. History of Education
In "U.S. History of Education," students trace the history of the K-12 American education system from the one-room schoolhouses of the colonial period to the "Race to the Top" and "No Child Left Behind" programs of today.
Campus News
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Gryphons Emerge Victorious at Gryphon Goblet Tournament
Read MoreOn December 12-14, 2024 CSW proudly hosted the 3rd Annual Gryphon Goblet Basketball Tournament. The event was a success, bringing together four competitive teams: CSW, Commonwealth School, The Newman School, and The British International School of Boston (BISB). The tournament was well attended, with fans and players alike enjoying the spirited competition. -
Photography Teacher Anne Rearick's Book Featured in Vanity Fair
Read MoreAnne Rearick's new book on the Basque country of France was just chosen by Vanity Fair magazine as one of 6 Visual Books for Your Favorite Art Lover. M_Le Monde, a French weekend magazine for Le Monde, published a 10 page spread of Rearick's Basque work. Anne will be presenting her new book Gure Bazterrak at the Gloucester Writer's Center at 7 p.m., December 12.If you are interested in ordering a copy of Gure Bazterrak, it is available through Deadbeat Club Press. -
Todd Bartel Artwork Earns Wide Recognition
Read MoreWork by visual art faculty Todd Bartel has recently garnered significant recognition with multiple gallery shows, reviews, and accolades. -
Model UN Students Attend Conference at Brown University
The CSW Model UN team recently traveled to Providence, Rhode Island, to participate in a conference hosted by Brown University. While on College Hill, students were tasked with brainstorming solutions to some of our country's — and world's — most pressing issues, including corporate tax evasion, nuclear disarmament, artificial intelligence weaponry, human rights, and global epidemics. Beyond committee sessions, students forged new friendships with delegates from other schools, experienced life on a college campus, and enjoyed Providence's delicious food scene!Read More -
Head of School Lise Charlier Appointed President of AISNE Board
Read MoreThe Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) announced this summer that CSW Head of School Lise Charlier has been appointed as their new board president.
Meet CSW Students
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.