A proud moment for our community! 

Our Middle School Director, Anne Norris, was recently published by the National Association of Independent Schools in Independent Ideas. Her article, “The Problem When Learning Is Made Too Easy,” explores a powerful concept at the heart of meaningful education: productive struggle.

In the piece, Anne reflects on an important truth. When students are given the space to wrestle with challenging ideas, revise their thinking, and persist through uncertainty, they build more than knowledge. They build resilience, confidence, and the belief that they can figure things out.

This philosophy is something we strive to bring to life in our classrooms at Lesley Ellis every day: supporting students while also encouraging them to take on meaningful challenges that help them grow.

Please join us in congratulating Anne on this wonderful recognition! 

Read the full article.