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The Horace Mann Laboratory School provides an exemplary teacher education clinical setting, an elementary school, and research facility where early childhood, elementary and middle school faculties can collaborate to discuss, apply, and disseminate educational theories and best practices. These ideas and practices should promote dignity, responsibility and self-worth and empower our students and children to function effectively in our society as competent, productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Horace Mann commits itself to preparing children who
- learn to think critically and creatively
- cultivate a passion for excellence in academics, technology, and the arts
- achieve a sense of emotional and physical well-being
- celebrate both our cultural differences and our common humanity
- gain a sense of personal and community responsibility
- develop a life-long love of learning
- master developmentally appropriate curriculum
Horace Mann commits itself to preparing educators who
- make informed data based curricular and instructional decisions that positively impact student achievement
- will empower their students, including those with unique learning abilities, to be responsible and productive members of society
Horace Mann commits itself to providing a unique and dynamic research environment for
- action research and dissemination
- curriculum development and dissemination
- best practices development and dissemination
- professional development
Horace Mann Vision
Horace Mann Laboratory School provides a diverse, interactive, and inviting school environment where the community of learners extends from kindergartners to adults. The school is committed to building capable, lifelong learners through developmentally appropriate differentiated instruction, action research, and innovative educational practices. Horace Mann Laboratory School is continually adapting to the ever-changing needs of our society.
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