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The Illustrative Mathematics curriculum is providing a rigorous platform for students to engage in a mathematical community.

Read More about Rigor in Math Education

Middle School Science Teacher Larry Hurst in class

Giving Students a Scientific Framework and the Freedom to Explore

Sixth-grade science teacher Larry Hurst believes all students are born scientists, and he’s committed to helping them tap into that potential.

Catlin Gabel campus drone photo fall 2020 with word overlay catlin gabel open house

Admission Events: Get to Know Catlin Gabel

For applicants interested in the 2022-23 school year, we offer a series of virtual and in-person events. Join us!

First page of the PDF file: FY-22-23-Tuition-Letter

Catlin Gabel and Portland Symphonic Choirs Jointly Perform Work by Judy A. Rose

Students practice artistic collaboration as they join with professional singers to perform a piece by their own choir director.

Unleashing creativity by giving students a problem to solve

Art educator Phil Robinson is helping young artists recognize and work through obstacles to their self-expression.

Using Students’ Interests to Fuel Academic Learning

Fourth-grade homeroom teacher Olivia Poirier is helping students learn and grow by designing lessons that match their interests and tapping into their empathetic nature.

MIddle School science teacher, Jesse Lowes shows a leaf to students

A Trip to Hyla Woods: Alumni Family Supports Experiential Learning

The relationship with Hyla Woods is an integral part of experiential learning at Catlin Gabel. Hyla Woods co-owners Peter Hayes ’74, Ben Hayes ’07, and Molly Hayes Martin ’10 spoke with us about their work in forestry.

Creating a Sense of Belonging

How Erica Babino and the Inclusion team at Catlin Gabel are leading a collaborative effort to hire and retain faculty and staff of color.

Tim Bazemore on "Embracing the Beauty of Life"

The Head of School reflects on the Catlin Gabel experience and the importance of helping students "find their voice."

Catlin Gabel recognized for a commitment to renewable energy

The school's sustainability efforts prevented over 2 million pounds of CO₂from entering the air.

Catlin Gabel Announces Recipients of 2021 Renjen Teaching Excellence Grants

The award this year recognizes Berkeley Gadbaw and Andrew Merrill for innovative and collaborative teaching. Read more

“Bridging the Gap” in Music Education

Alex Juarez is helping students make connections across genres and generations.

Key Facts

45% of student population

identify as people of color

$5.3 MILLION

in assistance awarded to 27% of student body

32% HIGHER SAT SCORES

than national average

3 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

athletic teams in 2020

3x RECIPIENT

of the Presidential Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science

4 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS

in 4 consecutive years (2017-2020)

Experiential Learning

Inspiring a Curious and Engaged Approach to the World

by Tim Bazemore, Head of School

As an eighth grader in the 1970s, I experienced a “new” approach to science in my upstate New York public school. In a well-intended effort to strengthen science learning, my classmates and I were rewarded with an “activity” when we completed lessons in our color-coded workbooks.

Middle School Science Experiment with students and teacher

Cultivating a Community of Inquisitive Learners

by Berkeley Gadbaw, Middle School Science Teacher

In my classroom I strive to create a physical and emotional space where my students’ curiosity about their world is front and center. This area in my room is called the Driving Question Board.

upper school student participating in class discussion

Becoming Engaged with the World

by Lyla Bashan ’98, Director of the USAID Sustainable Development Office, Armenia

When I was young I wanted to save the environment. But it was Catlin Gabel’s academic rigor, high expectations, and commitment to excellence that taught me to direct my passion in specific, practical ways.

Begin with Knowing Yourself

by Dawn Isaacs, Beginning and Lower School Head

To contribute and find success in the world, we know our children will need to be able to listen to others, appreciate different perspectives, and work together to solve problems.

faculty speaking to upper school student in library

Viewing Each Child as a Whole

by Dr. Aline Garcia-Rubio ’93, Head of the Upper School

In a recent parent-teacher conference, I heard my colleagues speak of a student’s performance during the Anon(ymous) fall play. Other teachers in the room had seen her acting and threaded it to her writing in English class.