Deepen Academic Excellence

In response to our objective to create new and enhance current authentic learning experiences. Breck developed outdoor and environmental education opportunities across disciplines and divisions. Read both the Middle School and Lower School programs' progress.

Immersive, experiential learning deepens students' ability to navigate complexity, practice social responsibility, and cultivate intellectual curiosity. In Summer 2026, the Melrose Center and Breck Summer Programs supported Middle and Upper School travel experiences to the Navajo Nation, Peru, and Iceland.

In response to our objective to create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences, Breck has evolved our curriculum to integrate emerging technologies and opportunities. Led by Lower School Director Katie Mahoney and STEM Chair Jeremy Kes, planning began in early 2025 around our core design question: How might we equip a making hub that fosters student engagement, collaboration, and critical problem-solving?

In response to our objective to create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences, Breck expands entrepreneurship opportunities across the curriculum.

In response to our objective to expand opportunities for students to successfully pursue advanced scholarship across all divisions and departments, English Department Head Cynthia Lotze writes about developing an English research pedagogy for Breck and leading the inaugural year of Advanced English Scholarship & Research (AESR).

In response to our objective to improve opportunities for students to engage in community and global partnerships and connect with our talented and inspiring alumni, Breck will launch a transformative partnership with the American School of Madrid (ASM) in the Fall of 2025. This initiative will offer Breck sophomores the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of Madrid, while simultaneously welcoming ASM students to Breck each fall for a semester abroad program.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan (Create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences), Breck students will experience new, authentic learning experiences and expanding entrepreneurship and internship opportunities across the curriculum. Students participated in a May Program internship this spring focused on Breck’s Comprehensive Site Plan and opportunities to develop Breck’s campus.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan, continuously evolve our world-class P-12 academic program, this story highlights how Breck faculty have engaged in a transformative curriculum alignment process that makes learning visible, strengthens skill progression across grade levels, and ensures a purposeful, connected academic journey from Preschool to Advanced Scholarship.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan (Create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences), this story highlights how we are expanding computer science and AI education to provide all students with accessible, innovative, and future-focused learning opportunities.