Engaged Learning
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.
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Alum Chocolatier Returns to Science
Confectioner Sarah (Levy) Imberman ’99 returned to Parker to provide students with a chocolate-filled lessonRead More -
Berkowitz Student Committee Awards Grant to REACH
The Berkowitz Student Committee held their annual Morning Ex to announce the selection of REACH (Refugee Education & Adventure CHallenge) to receive a grant for their work welcoming and assisting youth refugees as they settle in ChicagoRead More -
Building Cultural Bridges with Clay
Mandarin students got hands-on experience with Chinese heritage in a traditional Clay Figure Zhang WorkshopRead More -
Environmental Committee Tackles the Wild Mile
The Upper School Environmental Committee organized a service-learning trip to the Wild Mile of the Urban Rivers OrganizationRead More -
Hansell Poet Elizabeth Acevedo Dazzles Community
Parker’s 11th Annual Jeanne Harris Hansell Endowed Poet Elizabeth Acevedo spent last Thursday sharing her story, poetry and creative passions with the communityRead More -
Holi Celebration Enjoys a Colorful Success
Colors covered the courtyard as laughter echoed and smiles shined at Parker’s first-ever Holi CelebrationRead More -
Nanomachines Occupy Ninth Grade Science Students
Dr. Rama Ranganathan came to Parker to teach science students more about nanomachines within biological systemsRead More -
Serving Up Lunches for Service Learning
Fifth grade students helped combat food insecurity in a recent service activityRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athlete of the Week: senior Akaash NandiRead More -
Kratsios Lab Enhances Mind and Brain
Upper School Science students explored neurobiology in a pair of labs facilitated by University of Chicago doctoral studentsRead More
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Recent News
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Parker Perspectives
Parker Perspectives is an episodic video series featuring Parker community members sharing their experience with the school. -
A Beautiful Subject
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On Finding the Right Fit
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On Cultural Competence
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On Messing Up
Upcoming Events
By the Numbers
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940
total students -
6:1
student-to-teacher ratio -
46%
self-identify as students of color -
6 Acres
urban campus -
88%
faculty holding advanced degrees -
$5.9 million
awarded annually in financial assistance
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.