Located in the midst of our nationÍs busy capital, in a neighborhood tucked between Rock Creek Park and 16th Street, Lowell is an independent, progressive school educating children ages 2 1/2 through 8th grade. Through an innovative, thematic curriculum that is active, collaborative and rigorous, Lowell fosters learning, embraces diversity, and offers an inclusive community that values and respects each child. Dedicated teachers encourage curiosity and help all children acquire fundamental skills and deep, conceptual understandings at a challenging and developmentally appropriate pace. The academic curriculum promotes problem solving and creative, critical and analytical thinking. It is supported by a strong social curriculum that develops interpersonal skills, multicultural understanding and community engagement. Lowell prepares its students to be responsible global citizens in the 21st century. LowellÍs carefully designed, integrated curriculum provides a conceptual framework that helps students connect and enhance what they learn in various disciplines. This provides many opportunities for students to pursue topics that interest them and to extend their learning beyond the traditional boundaries of classrooms and textbooks. With teachers acting as facilitators and guides, no idea is too big to explore, and students gain confidence and competence in their learning by trying new ideas.