Harley in the News
Harley in the News
Harley’s news center is a digital hub for the latest news and stories showcasing our school.
Harley School celebrates student creativity with annual showcase event
The Harley School enjoyed recent coverage of our Student Innovation & Creativity Showcase, highlighting work across all divisions. Student work included examining and organizing the archival history of the school, NASA Hunch robotics, glassblowing demonstrations, and studying the cardiology field to name a few.
What If Your Child Could Be Both a High Achiever and a Happy Human Being?
Dr. Kimmet was a recent guest on “Rochester Speaks.” Here’s part of the blurb about the episode:
“What If Your Child Could Be Both a High Achiever and a Happy Human Being? Harley Says Both Are Possible.”
Dr. Ryan Kimmet, Head of School at the Harley School in Rochester, makes a compelling case that academic rigor and student wellbeing are not opposites and that the century old progressive education model pioneered by John Dewey might be exactly what kids need right now.
How diverse schools prepare Rochester students for a global workforce
Despite the shifting political conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), one reality remains constant: our workplaces, customer bases, and communities are becoming increasingly diverse. Organizations that understand how to collaborate across differences and design products for a wide range of users are gaining a measurable competitive advantage. Knowing how to operate in a high-performance market with colleagues, customers, and competitors from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives is not simply a social value—it is a differentiator. By Dr. Ryan Kimmet, The Harley School
The Cost of Certainty | Purposeful Learning
In today’s landscape, it’s easy to understand why certainty is so prized. The more we know, the better our decisions should be. The more confidence a leadership team has at a critical moment, the more likely they are to get it right.
But is certainty a realistic goal anymore or even the right one? By Dr. Ryan Kimmet, The Harley School, Rochester NY
Strategy Sets the Destination, Culture Determines the Journey
Dr. Ryan Kimmet explores why culture determines the success of strategy in both business and education. Learn how The Harley School builds a “village” culture. Originally published in the Rochester Business Journal.
Filmmaking Workshop in Rochester NY at The Harley School Is Eye-opening for Attendees
Students at The Harley School and Horizons at Harley in Rochester NY master the art of filmmaking with James Kennedy, the founder of 90 Second Newbery Film Festival. See how local Rochester news coverage on Channels 8, 10, and 13 captured the magic!
Purposeful Process: How the Important Grade 3 Experience Reflects Our Lower School Philosophy
Explore “Joy in Learning” at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. See how our Grade 3 curriculum—from conceptual math to critical literacy—builds academic excellence and student agency.
Harley in the News: Hospice Program
Discover how a unique educational course in Rochester is preparing teens for the realities of death and dying. This innovative program goes beyond the classroom, teaching students about hospice care, grief, and the emotional journey of end-of-life. By facing these difficult topics, teenagers gain profound life lessons and empathy, helping them navigate loss and understand the true value of life.
Dan Moore Jr. keeps his father’s APEX legacy alive
Excerpted from The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionBy Ernie Suggs, photos by Natrice Miller/ AJC Dan Moore Jr. and Kyler Winston-Kendricks had their routine down to a science. Moore Jr., the president and CEO of the APEX Museum, and Winston-Kendricks, his intern, were...