Miss Baker and her sister, National's second president, Edna Dean Baker, actualized Elizabeth Harrison's dream of a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school. Together the Baker sisters extended Miss Harrison's vision carefully linking the study of children and the preparation of teachers. In the 1960's The Children's School was renamed Baker Demonstration School in honor of Clara Belle Baker. At Baker our efforts focus on the whole child. Children learn in special ways, each according to his or her own developmental pace and personal style.
Education is a process based on experiential learning.
We believe in the power of cooperation. Our teachers work together in teams and our children learn collaboratively. The Baker experience emphasizes creativity, inquiry, active learning, critical thinking and problem solving. Come browse through our web site, as we live with our children.