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Abroad Captures the Essence of Place
The “By the Numbers” display in the James K. Schmidt Gallery exhibit curated by students from the fall semester Greece, Turkey, and Italy Abroad merely scratches the surface of the story. Here are a few examples—4 countries visited (Greece, Turkey, Italy, Vatican City …
Students Lead the Way in Lower School
In some elementary schools, students who have done or achieved something special receive stars, stickers, or “brag tags,” which they proudly wear for a time.
At Principia Lower School, our educators have tweaked this approach and use MAG Tags—where MAG stands for …
Preschool Program Prioritizes Student-Guided Discovery
With recent classroom renovations and a programmatic revamp, Principia’s Preschool is brimming over with freshness, excitement, and authentic...
Mediation Team Earns Individual and Team Awards
Principia’s mediation team opened their 2018–19 season with strong showings at tournaments this fall, adding medals and plaques to their expanding...
Showcasing Excellence in Upper and Middle School
Students are thriving on Principia’s robust, experiential approach to learning! This was evident recently at two evenings of presentations by Upper...
ROARing into the Morning with Service to Others
A group of Principia College students rises early twice each week to meet classmates at 7:00 a.m. for the van ride to Alton, where eager first and...
Combatting Hunger with Creativity and Commitment
There’s nothing quite like being invited to enjoy a bowl of hot, homemade soup amid warm company on a cold fall evening . . . And when you get to...
Prin@thePolls—A Collaborative Learning Laboratory
Utilizing Principia Internet Radio studios and computer labs in Merrick-Davis Center as the Prin@thePolls newsroom, students in political science and...
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