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How is UCLA Lab School’s governance unique? UCLA Lab School is not part of a public school district, nor is it an independent school governed by a board of trustees. Our board is an advisory board not a governing board. Our programs and our employees are supported and overseen by the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
Pedagogy that unleashes a child’s potential. Inquiry is at the heart of teaching and learning at UCLA Lab School. Our inquiry pedagogy (the way we teach) is rooted in a process of wondering, gathering information, solving problems and taking action. It is interwoven into every subject.
The UCLA Lab School Admissions Office is here to help you throughout the application process. Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about applying for admission to our school. If you can’t find the answer to your question, please explore our Admissions Process page or contact us at 310-825-1801.
UCLA Lab School’s history began in 1882, when Los Angeles was an emerging city. The city’s leaders saw the rapid changes taking place and knew that creating quality education for children was the most important investment the community could make. Their activism led to the founding of the southern branch of the California State Normal ...
Our Library Mission. The mission of the UCLA Lab School Gonda Family Library is to help students develop a passion for reading and learn information literacy skills that enable them to successfully navigate a diverse and changing world. As part of a laboratory school, we participate in and support the school’s research and public engagement.
UCLA Lab School educators developed this guide for teachers who would like to create a culture and pedagogy of inquiry in their classrooms. It provides an overview of key components and practices of inquiry at the Lab School, including what both teachers and students are doing throughout the process. Read: Creating a Culture and Pedagogy of ...
Our School. Founded in 1882. Laboratory for research, teaching and public engagement. Non-graded elementary school. Equivalent to PreK through Grade 6. Single-age and multi-age groupings: Early Childhood I (ages 4–5) Early Childhood II (ages 5–6) Primary (ages 6–8)
