The Learning Project Elementary School

Civic engagement is an important element of an LP education. As part of their Leadership Workshop course, 5th graders spend time each year learning about care of their communities and public spaces, then join hands in participating in a clean-up effort at the Clarendon Street Playground. As a city school, this is just one of the many ways that LP students learn to ‘give back’ to Boston.

Earlier this week we opened the doors at 263 Clarendon Street for an informal Open House. LP community members were invited to tour the 5-floor building, see draft floor plans and imagine the space as a rich learning environment - one that continues to embrace our Mission, honors our traditions, and supports each child’s full development - all while remaining in the heart of the city. Our 6th graders were able to also leave their mark, by signing their names onto bricks in the building.

Please join with our many community members as we near the completion of the school’s Building for Tomorrow capital campaign.

Earlier this week we opened the doors at 263 Clarendon Street for an informal Open House. LP community members were invited to tour the 5-floor building, see draft floor plans and imagine the space as a rich learning environment - one that continues to embrace our Mission, honors our traditions, and supports each child’s full development - all while remaining in the heart of the city. Our 6th graders were able to also leave their mark, signing their names onto bricks in the building.

Please join with our many community members as we near the completion of the school’s Building for Tomorrow capital campaign.

Today a contingency of LP students helped kicked off the 2026 Duckling Day and were marshals in the Duckling Day Parade. The Learning Project was honored for its commitment to preserving public spaces and stewarding the care and keeping of the Earth and the environment. Thank you, city councilor , for issuing the citation to our students….and for posing for a few photos with them! And thank you to the Friends of the Public Garden for recognizing The LP and for all its work in caring for our beloved city campus.

The clouds cleared, the sun was out and we were back at Copley Square! ☀️ Mayfest is our schools gift back to the city of Boston for our use of the city as our campus & this year’s program was dedicated to the semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States. Children sang songs of both patriotism and protest and concluded by weaving ribbons around the maypole.

After jumping rope for a collective 1,000 minutes as part of their Jump Rope for Heart unit in PE, LP students were rewarded with a visit from Calvin Belfon. Calvin is a former professional football player who persevered through challenges and demonstrated a lot of LP grit. He now leads Open Run which fosters growth, teamwork, and leadership among inner-city youth through sports and educational programs.

We had ourselves a roaring soirée on Friday night at our 1920s‑inspired Auction! Parents, faculty, and staff stepped out in fine style, ready to champion our school and its mission. A tip of the hat to our auctioneer, DJ, and guest speaker - all fellow LP folks - whose time and talents made the night sparkle. ✨

Our second and final round of this trend since you all asked for more! We’ll leave a cheat sheet in the comments later. Can you spot our Head of School?

We are delighted to announce that Justin Hajj, LP Head of School, presented at the NAIS Thrive 2026 Conference in Seattle. He discussed the importance of frugality and the connection between financial and environmental responsibility. Justin shared with fellow independent schools the importance of promoting a sustainable planet and cultivating future stewards while also upholding the fiscal responsibility of an independent school.