Baker Demonstration School continues to achieve excellence in its century-long commitment to innovative, industry leading, progressive education. Baker has been awarded an A+ Overall Grade from Niche, the nation’s foremost authority in educational institution evaluation, placing Baker among the top 2.5% of schools nationwide for 2025.
The start of the New Year at Baker Demonstration School has showcased the power of play and inquiry-based learning in kindergarten and early childhood education. By creating environments where children can engage with literacy and numeracy through hands-on experiences, Baker’s kindergarten students are building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. With the combination of progressive educational practices and the latest research on how young children learn best, it’s clear that Baker Demonstration School continues to lead the way in providing an innovative and research-backed approach to education. The excitement and curiosity that the children bring to their learning are a testament to the effectiveness of this approach—and we can’t wait to see where their “wonders” take them next!
Picture third graders, designing a sustainability project integrating science, math, and social studies. They’re not just learning about ecosystems; they’re measuring soil composition, calculating plant spacing, and presenting to classmates. This is learning in action, where curiosity drives understanding.
In our dance studio, under the guidance of professional dancer, Ms. Mary Dow, students embark on a creative journey that goes far beyond memorizing steps. This year’s highlight, “You Are My Sunshine,” exemplifies our unique approach to movement education. Studies by the National Dance Education Organization have shown that dance education improves cognitive development, particularly in areas of spatial awareness and non-verbal reasoning – skills crucial for success in STEM fields.
This field trip was a wonderful example of utilizing the vast resources we have in our surrounding community to take learning beyond the classroom and extend our inquiry based curriculum to another level.
