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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“Weekly” Journalists Win Awards
The Parker Weekly began this year with impressive recognitionRead More -
Civil Rights Students Zoom with Dr. Payne
Read MoreUpper School history students had a chance to Zoom with author and historian Dr. Charles Payne to add context to their studies -
Combating Food Insecurity in the 43rd Ward
Read MoreAlderperson Timmy Knudsen met with a group of juniors to discuss resources for those facing food insecurity in Parker’s neighborhood -
Embracing Math with Dr. Love
Dr. Mark Love returned to Parker to connect algebra to algorithms as a former civil engineer and founder of Engineers Teaching AlgebraRead More -
Examining the Raw Materials of History
Read MoreUpper School history students are taking a class at the Newberry Library for firsthand experience with primary sources -
French Culture Built in 7th Grade French
Seventh graders in French used materials from the TIDES Garage in the Kovler Family Library to assemble an impressively varied collection of French-themed art worksRead More -
French Teacher Wins Jeff Award
Parker’s own Cindy Marker earned a “Best Supporting Role” Jeff Award for her performance as Wendy Lee Evans in One Party Consent at First Floor TheaterRead More -
Parker Journalists Honored at McCormick Foundation High School Media Awards
Members of The Parker Weekly staff were honored at the 2026 High School Media AwardsRead More -
Teachers’ Film Premieres at Festival
Upper School teachers Travis Chandler and Dan Greenstone’s new documentary premiered at Facets’ Chicago Film Frenzy FestivalRead More -
Alum Returns with Yale Improv Group
Alum Harry Lowitz ’24 returned to Parker as a member of the famed Yale University improv group, The Purple Crayon. The group brought joy, comedy and quick-thinking to Morning ExRead 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.