About Us

Our Mission

The Henry Barnard School is an integral part of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development. The primary purpose of Henry Barnard School is to provide an excellent educational opportunity for its students, while simultaneously functioning as a resource and learning center for Rhode Island College students. As a laboratory school, Henry Barnard School encourages innovative educational practices, educational research, and shares these results with the educational community.

The Henry Barnard School experience is designed to empower all learners with the ability and the desire to pursue lifelong learning, to enjoy the satisfaction which accompanies learning, and to develop readiness to participate in the world community. As preparation for involvement in the world community, student enrollment, curriculum infusion, and faculty recruitment all celebrate cultural diversity. These experiences will become the foundation for the child to be an intelligent, responsible person in a democratic and diverse society.