Visits in December, March, and June, timed to student project shares; dates arranged with the host
Central Park School for Children
Durham, NC
Visit Central Park School for Children
A public charter school in downtown Durham for elementary and middle grades, built around project-based learning, integrated arts, and outdoor learning. The school runs on a year-round calendar and hosts visits in December, March, and June, when quarters end and students share their projects; email to set a day and time. Ideal group size 5 to 10, up to 20. For school-based staff.
In their words“Visit a child-centered learning community where students engage in hands-on, project-based learning, explore real-world questions, collaborate, and express creativity through integrated arts and outdoor learning. Classrooms nurture curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth while fostering a supportive, inclusive community where every child is encouraged to thrive.”sent to The School Visit List
FocusProject-Based Learning
Length3 hours
CostFree
You’ll seeOne school
GradesK–8
SettingUrban
Low-income students38%
More about a visit
You’ll talk withStudents, teachers, and school leaders
Group size5 to 10 ideal, up to 20
From outside the organization
- Post-COVID Comeback: Rebuilding Authentic Project-Based Learning in a Charter School · RTI International, 2025
Confirmed by host, November 2026.