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Different by design

See Lab's Unique Approach
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Our students have been turning their differences into advantages for more than 50 years.
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Faculty and staff members. All our teachers are specialists in learning differences.
College-ready. Career-ready. Lab grads leave equipped with skills for whatever comes next.
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Students learn, explore, and create at Lab each day.

Three divisions. One mission: Turning differences into advantages.

The Lab Difference
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Lower School

Students “learn how to learn” through hands-on projects and small-group collaboration that are designed to tap their intellectual curiosity.
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Middle School

Students learn to apply their academic skills, embrace a higher level of independence, and engage in arts-centered, project-based learning in all subjects.
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Upper School

Students build on their strengths and passions, embrace leadership opportunities, and develop strategies to tackle what’s challenging.

What do you love about Lab?

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Asia Campbell, Special Education Liaison

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Sally Kiernan, Head of Performing Arts

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Adair Hamilton, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Academic Club Co-Teacher

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The Lab School of Washington could be the difference your student needs to thrive academically.

Admissions

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Bob Lane, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Help Us Embrace Differences

With your support, we can attract and retain highly engaged, specialized faculty and staff members, keep a low student-teacher ratio, and maintain our learning spaces. 

Ways to Give
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Students on Stage at Theater Opening

Lab News

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Proudly Lab: New Alumni Highlight Series Begins with Jacob Brody-Ogborn ’17

Lab alumnus Jacob Brody-Ogborn (’17) credits his transformative Lab experience with building his confidence, leadership, and lifelong commitment to community and service - qualities that continue to shape his global journey from student leader to environmental advocate and nonprofit professional in London.

In Memory of Lab Grandparent and Donor Agnes Gund

The Lab School of Washington was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Agnes Gund, philanthropist, patron of the arts, and grandmother to Alaisia (’27) and Tienesha (’28).  Ms. Gund dedicated her life to championing the arts, bolstering the work of traditionally underrepresented artists, and ensuring access to the arts for all individuals and communities.

Contemplations from Kim: Thoughts at the Start of a New Year

Last week we welcomed our new team members and returning faculty and staff to campus, and we are looking forward to seeing our students and families later this week for our divisional orientations - Upper School on Wednesday, 8/27; Middle School on Thursday, 8/28; and Lower School on Friday, 8/29. And, we’re excited for our first full day of the school year for all - Tuesday, 9/2. 
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