Second grade students have been immersed in an integrated study of Boston’s neighborhoods, exploring how geography, history, architecture, and design shape the city around us.

Two of Advent’s most joyful community traditions, Grandfriend’s Day and the Art Stroll, returned on May 8–9.

See where Advent’s Class of 2026 is heading in September!

The movement room at 99 West Cedar was alive with laughter, clapping, and joyful music on Wednesday morning as students welcomed visiting Andean musicians Omar Clavijo and Paola.

From a Reggio-inspired perspective, studying ancient civilizations is far more than learning historical facts—it’s an opportunity for children to construct meaning, express ideas, and connect deeply with humanity across time. Through exploring how people in the past lived, built communities, solved problems, and expressed beliefs, students begin to ask big questions: Who are we? How do societies function? What do people value?