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Innovation is a defining value at BB&N, grounded in our history and shaping our path forward. Our new “Five Elements for Continuous Improvement” initiative is guiding a unified B–12 approach to curriculum and instruction, helping us align practices and prioritize growth.
Faculty also benefit from professional development programs like the BB&N Leadership Institute and Talking and Listening Opportunities, which foster collaboration and reflective practice.
Whether through student-led history symposiums, interdisciplinary maker projects, or conferences on AI in education, BB&N continues to lead with curiosity and courage. These efforts ensure that innovation is not just supported, but embedded into our culture — equipping our community to thrive in a changing world.
First awarded in Spring 2022, BB&N’s Innovation Grants empower faculty, staff, and students to pursue bold ideas that aim to disrupt, evolve, or enhance existing teaching and learning practices. A structured program plan guides the grant process—from proposal to implementation—ensuring clarity and support for each project.
Recent grant-supported initiatives span a wide range of interests and disciplines, including Woodworking & 3D Design, a semester-long course combining traditional craftsmanship and digital fabrication; the Smart Sort algorithm, which assists teachers in creating efficient student groupings; and Shifting Gears, a community-driven initiative promoting sustainable transportation through a new cycling shed at the Upper School.
These grants continue to fuel creative thinking, student engagement, and collaborative problem-solving—strengthening the BB&N community while shaping the future of education.
The Visiting Innovators Program was established in 2023 by parents in the Class of 2023 through their Senior Parents Gift.
BB&N’s Teaching & Learning Conferences are professional gatherings where educators share ideas, explore educational practices, and connect with others to support different areas of teaching and learning.
The Bright Bold Next Campaign is a transformative investment that will elevate the student experience from pre-K through grade 12. This campaign will ensure our students are equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in a changing world.
Financial aid allows us to promote socioeconomic diversity in all grades. When students bring different backgrounds and perspectives to campus, our education becomes more expansive and open to bright ideas and bold solutions.
The Lower School renovation is ensuring students have the learning environment they need to reach their potential. Every design decision has been made through the lens of pedagogy and biophilia.
The BB&N Fund meets pressing needs and keeps us agile and flexible. It stands as a testament to our institutional strength and the commitment of our community.
Thanks to generous support from early donors, BB&N opened its newest athletic campus during the 2022 Homecoming Weekend. The Grove Street Athletic Campus is located in Watertown, MA.
The Bright Bold Next campaign is designed to propel BB&N into the future with an emphasis on community, sustainability, and innovation. We continue to move forward in the soft launch phase of our fundraising.