The Learning Project Elementary School

Congratulations to the Learning Project Class of 2026! 🎉 It was a triumphant end to the school year, celebrating our graduates and heading into the summer! Congrats also to Kannan Thiruvengadam, founder and Executive Director of Eastie Farm, and our 2026 honorary diploma recipient! Onward to the summer! ☀️🥳

This past weekend we kicked off Pride month by marching, once again, in the Boston Pride for the People Parade as a school community. We marched, we were interviewed by Queens, we ran into local politicians, and we were rooted on by our friends in the crowd! It was a glorious day and a shining example of who were are at our core; friends, advocates, and proud members of not only The LP but of the city of Boston.

In science, fifth graders learned about the ocean and issues within the ocean. ln small groups, they completed a design thinking project around a challenge in the ocean (plastic pollution, oil spills, and coral bleaching) and then came up with ways to help combat the problem. Finally, they shared their projects at the Copley Farmers Market to market-goers!

A cornerstone of a Learning Project education is what we call the Independent Research Study, or IRS. Each spring, students in grades 3-6 are given the freedom to select a topic that is of personal interest to them, then develop a series of questions to be researched over several weeks, describe their findings in expository form, and create a project inspired by their research.

Among other objectives, this project is designed to enhance the students’ critical thinking skills, promote autonomy and time management, synthesize a number of writing skills taught over the year, and then provide an opportunity for public speaking/presentation. Typically, students relish this opportunity to dive deep into a topic they are particularly curious or passionate about, further promoting a love of learning.

Each spring, LP 5th graders take part in Mr. Hajj’s Leadership Workshop course in preparation for their 6th grade year. Today was their culminating trip, a full day city hike for students to exercise their leadership skills while learning about local leaders impacting our neighborhood and city. A special treat was running into Mayor Wu, an LP honorary diploma recipient, who took the time to say hello to our students! It was a glorious day of learning, leadership and several stops to simply play and bond as a class.

We beat the weekend rain and had a glorious day out on Boston Common for our annual Olympics on Friday! Thanks to our 5th graders for organizing and managing a great day of athletics, fun, and school spirit! Alpha! Beta! Gamma! Delta! Gooooo Team! 🥇🥏🥍🏃🏾‍♂️🎾🏆

Civic engagement is an important element of an LP education. As part of their Leadership Workshop course, 5th graders spend time each year learning about care of their communities and public spaces, then join hands in participating in a clean-up effort at the Clarendon Street Playground. As a city school, this is just one of the many ways that LP students learn to ‘give back’ to Boston.

Earlier this week we opened the doors at 263 Clarendon Street for an informal Open House. LP community members were invited to tour the 5-floor building, see draft floor plans and imagine the space as a rich learning environment - one that continues to embrace our Mission, honors our traditions, and supports each child’s full development - all while remaining in the heart of the city. Our 6th graders were able to also leave their mark, by signing their names onto bricks in the building.

Please join with our many community members as we near the completion of the school’s Building for Tomorrow capital campaign.

Earlier this week we opened the doors at 263 Clarendon Street for an informal Open House. LP community members were invited to tour the 5-floor building, see draft floor plans and imagine the space as a rich learning environment - one that continues to embrace our Mission, honors our traditions, and supports each child’s full development - all while remaining in the heart of the city. Our 6th graders were able to also leave their mark, signing their names onto bricks in the building.

Please join with our many community members as we near the completion of the school’s Building for Tomorrow capital campaign.

Today a contingency of LP students helped kicked off the 2026 Duckling Day and were marshals in the Duckling Day Parade. The Learning Project was honored for its commitment to preserving public spaces and stewarding the care and keeping of the Earth and the environment. Thank you, city councilor , for issuing the citation to our students….and for posing for a few photos with them! And thank you to the Friends of the Public Garden for recognizing The LP and for all its work in caring for our beloved city campus.