Henry Barnard Plans to Remain Open as New Independent School
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Henry Barnard Plans to Remain Open as New Independent School
In August, after months of refusing to respond to questions from parents and blocking disclosure of information, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Frank Sánchez had finally announced the impending closure of laboratory school as part of the college.
On Monday, it was announced that now, Henry Barnard will establish itself as an independent school and will no longer be officially affiliated with RIC.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“We are excited to continue the legacy of this historic Rhode Island institution for generations to come,” said Scott Bromberg, president of the Henry Barnard School Parents Association (HBSPA).
“This new, independent school model allows Henry Barnard's expert teachers to continue their innovative approaches to igniting young minds," he added. "The application process for the 2021-22 school year is now open, and we invite parents to explore all that Henry Barnard School has to offer.”
HBS programs include a personalized, interdisciplinary and collaborative educational approach for children in pre-k through fifth grade. The school’s diverse, inclusive and student-driven curriculum is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of each child.
The HBSPA has filed paperwork for its establishment with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). In addition, a 501c3 has been created for purposes of governance and to accept contributions to support and cultivate new opportunities for the school.
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