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Innovation

Innovation places BB&N at the forefront of education

BB&N values innovation as a key element of both the faculty and student experience, fostering essential skills like creative thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. This commitment ensures that students are prepared for future challenges and that educational practices stay cutting-edge. Our funding supports initiatives like the Class of 2023 Visiting Innovator Program, the BB&N Leadership Institute, the Action Research Program, and Innovation Grants, which include workshops with industry leaders and faculty-driven research to refine teaching and curriculum.

The impact of our funding for innovation includes The Class of 2023 Visiting Innovator Program, the BB&N Leadership Institute, the Action Research Program, and the Innovation Grants. The Visiting Innovator program brings leading professionals to campus for workshops and events, while the Action Research Program supports faculty refining teaching practices and curriculum through research.

Innovation Grants are a commitment to innovation has been essential to BB&N’s storied past and now serves as a guiding framework for its future. This pillar of the campaign seeks to ensure that BB&N remains on the forefront of excellence in education.

KnightConnect

Thanks to an Innovation Grant, the students behind the app and website KnightConnect want to add two new words to the dialogue when people talk about BB&N: opportunity and inclusivity. 

HacKnight

HacKnight/Coding Summit was a two-day event held at the Upper School in June 2024. The goal was to make computer science more accessible to students whose primary interest is not STEM.

Explore the Campaign

Overview

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

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.

LS Renovation

The Lower School renovation is ensuring students have the learning environment they need to reach their potential. Every design decisionhas been made through the lens of pedagogy and biophilia.

BB&N Fund

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.

Grove Street Campus

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.

Our Progress to Date

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.