Francis W. Parker School is an independent day school serving students from junior kindergarten through grade twelve of high school. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park, the school is based on the progressive educational philosophies of John Dewey and Colonel Francis Wayland Parker, emphasizing community and citizenship. Francis Parker was a pioneer of progressive education. He believed that education must include the complete development of an individual- mental, physical, and moral. He was considered the father of progressive education. Educational institutions are often categorised along several dimensions. ... This article is about Illinois largest city. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... A mascot, originally a fetish-like term for any person, animal, or thing supposed to bring luck, is now something—typically an animal or human character—used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team (the name often corresponds with the mascot... A kindergarten classroom in Afghanistan. ... This article is about Illinois largest city. ... Lincoln Park, also designated as Community Area 7, is one of the northside Chicago community areas that divide Chicago, Illinois in the United States. ... John Dewey (October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer, whose thoughts and ideas have been greatly influential in the United States and around the world. ... Francis W. Parker (1837-1902) Francis Wayland Parker (October 9, 1837 – March 2, 1902) was a pioneer of the progressive school movement in the United States. ...

Founded in 1901, Parker boasts the first official parents' association and the oldest student-run newspaper in North America, The Weekly. World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ...

Parker's student government is unique in that it is the only school in the nation where meetings are attended by the entire student body as a regular class period. One of many traditions at Parker, full participation in student government is consistent with a motto by founder Colonel Parker: "A school should be a model home, a complete community, an embryonic democracy." A students union, student government, or student council is a student organization present at many colleges and universities, often with its own building on the campus, dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body. ... A students union, student government, or student council is a student organization present at many colleges and universities, often with its own building on the campus, dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body. ... A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ...

Notable alumni

• Jonathan Alter, journalist
• Jason Belenke, sportscaster
• Jennifer Beals, actress
• Edward Gorey, writer and illustrator
• Justin Hall, writer
• Daryl Hannah, actress
• Peter Jacobson, actor
• Laura Hartman, professor and ethicist
• Anne Heche, actress
• David Mamet, playwright
• Jeremy Sisto, actor
• Jacob Weisberg, journalist, editor of Slate
• Joseph Weisberg, author
• Jordan Weisman, founder, FASA, WizKids
• Billy Zane, actor
• Gabe Carryon, professional lacrosse player
• Joan Mitchell, abstract expressionist painter
• Arthur Michel, breast surgeon
• Celeste Holm, actress
• Katharine Holabird, author
• Edith Pattou, novelist
• Elise Paschen, poet
• Dave Specter, blues guitarist
• Jaime Hammer, model
• Steve Weisman - Engineer to the Stars

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External links

• Francis W. Parker School's Official Site