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.
Dr. Kimmet in the RBJ: From fun to fulfillment: What businesses can learn from joyful learning
Human beings thrive when they experience growth, purpose, belonging and agency. The same lesson applies in schools. Students may enjoy occasional moments of entertainment in the classroom, but lasting engagement rarely comes from novelty alone. Real joy in learning emerges when students feel challenged, supported, connected to one another and empowered to grow.
Harley Handmade Holiday Market 2026
Saturday, Nov 21, 10am-2pm: Get ready for the start of the holiday season!
Join us for the Harley Homemade Holiday Market. Browse a collection of unique, handcrafted gifts from over 40 talented local artists and crafters. Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, home goods, or other creative treasures, you’ll find the perfect, thoughtful presents for everyone on your list.
Come shop local and support the creative community!
Located at The Harley School, 1981 Clover St, Rochester, NY 14618
HAC Athletics: New Chapter
For over a century, athletics have been an important thread in the fabric of the Harley community. Like the school itself, the program has grown, adapted, and evolved—always with the same goal in mind: to provide students with meaningful experiences that build...
Innovation in Action: The Harley School’s Maker’s Edge Brings STEAM to Life
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On a vibrant Saturday in May, the halls of The Harley School were transformed into a sprawling laboratory of creativity and technical prowess. The school hosted its highly anticipated community event, “Maker’s Edge: A Community STEAM Day,” a...
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.