(by Kim Marshall, a Marshall Memo summary of a recent Educational Leadership article by author/psychologist Dr. Michele Borba) When they’re adults, more than half of today’s students will work in jobs that don’t yet exist, says author/psychologist Michele Borba in this Educational Leadership article. Her research has identified seven skill sets that are vital to […]

Buckingham Friends School’s mission is to “honor the Light within each person, inspire scholarship and spiritual community, and instill the value of caring for others and our world.”  In addition, we exist to serve a larger public purpose; preparing students to participate in our democracy with open minds and hearts, a respect and regard for others, […]

“IMAGINE…as we grow together” was a total success!  I write to extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the scores of current and former community members and friends of BFS that gathered on Friday night for a memorable evening of fun, friendship, food, and fundraising.  Due to the pandemic, we have been unable to gather […]

By Zara Abrams Ukrainians are fighting valiantly against the Russian army, but with war comes uncertainty. More than 3 million refugees have fled the country since the invasion began and each day brings new reports of violent attacks from the air, land, and sea. Just as many U.S. adults—even those without a personal connection to […]

With the promise of warmer days finally on the horizon and the most challenging days of the pandemic beginning to drift further away in the rearview mirror, I offer this “portal,” a view (from the new foyer in our ARts/Gym Connector) of one version of our imagined new gym. While it shows an exciting hint […]

Contributing Experts: Naline Lai, MD, FAAP and Julie Kardos, MD, FAAP A Quick Look: – Talk to your child in an honest, yet age-appropriate manner – Reach out to others if you need help supporting your child – Suggest tangible ways your child/family can help Over the past few years, it sometimes feels like we’re waking up to […]

Just like exercise and sleep, engaging with the arts is a necessity for a full and happy life. By Arthur C. Brooks If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do—at least in theory. According to the advocacy group America for the Arts, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts […]

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS, BFS is a member school) shared the following piece a few years ago.  Written by Ann Klotz, the Head of School of Laurel School, I think it offers pertinent insights, and as we move forward during this pandemic. “We all agree resilience is a good thing. Essentially a synonym […]

One of the most iconic songs in the world of Friends and Friends education is “This Little Light of Mine.”  I’m certain most of you have heard it.  You can hear a Second Grade Class singing it in the BFS promotional video that Melissa Clayton produced two years ago. As we gathered for the February […]

What contributes to the positive spirit of community on campus and makes BFS such a special Friends school?  An intentional commitment to the quality of teacher-student relationships and respect for teacher autonomy. Our comprehensive and distinct program and commitment to quality attracts, engages, and retains deeply dedicated educators who are inspiring, passionate about teaching, dedicated […]