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In a world where vast stores of knowledge are available on one’s phone, students need to learn how to analyze new information, synthesize it with what they know, and form an independent viewpoint. And with the ability to broadcast to the globe with just a few clicks, it’s imperative that they have a moral framework to guide them.
At Moses Brown, children learn to read with insight, speak persuasively, and write clearly. It’s all grounded in the Quaker belief that every person matters. Come see for yourself why after more than two centuries, Moses Brown is still leading the way.
Woodman Center on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Tyehimba Jess is the author of two books of poetry, Leadbelly and Olio. Olio won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize and
April 26, 2019 Learn MoreSaturday, May 11 No matter how many years have gone by, and how many adventures you have had, Reunion 2019 will be an amazing
May 11, 2019 Learn MoreMoses Brown School is pleased to announce that Dr. Gara Field, Interim Head of the Upper School, has agreed to become the head varsity girls’ soccer coach for the 2019 season and beyond. Gara will join Assistant Coach Meg Fifer on the sidelines and is thrilled to have this opportunity to work with an incredibly […]
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Moses Brown School is pleased to welcome Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Tyehimba Jess to the Woodman Center on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Tyehimba Jess is the author of two books of poetry, Leadbelly and Olio. Olio won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize and received an Outstanding Contribution to Publishing Citation from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. It...
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After an extensive national search, Elise London has been selected as Moses Brown’s new Head of Upper School. Elise stood out from a pool of very talented candidates due to her experience as a teacher and administrator and her vision for 21st-century Friends education. She will begin her new position on July 1, 2019. For...
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After 19 years, Leslie Caito-Jones is stepping down as Head Coach of the Moses Brown Girls’ Field Hockey program. “When I started with the program in 1999,” Caito-Jones says, “I dreamed of a field hockey program that was so much more than playing competitive field hockey. I wanted a place where girls learned the value...
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The following MB students have been awarded the 2019 RI Scholastic Art Awards. Congratulation for all your hard work and commitment to the arts! Isabelle B. – Figures and Faces Lucy H. – Home and Myself Vibha K. – And the Moon Blew My Mind Oscar R. – Twin reflections Alexander R. – Perspective Luyao...
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Congratulations to Caroline Coia*, Lucy H., Allie L., and Jillian L. on being named candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program. The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by Executive Order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our Nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. More info. *full...
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Dear Members of the Moses Brown School Community, A Moses Brown alumnus recently reported that he was the victim of sexual abuse by two teachers while a boarding student in the 1960s. I have been in contact with the alumnus over the past several weeks and am deeply concerned by his allegation. Coming forward for...
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For the winter sports season, MB has welcomed four new excellent head coaches for hockey, indoor and outdoor track and field, swim, and girls’ basketball. A video series is being produced that introduces these coaches, and offers a glimpse of each team at practice. We first met new ice hockey head coach Dave Antonelli. Coach Antonelli has...
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Gifts Will Increase Scholarship, Transform Lower School Two anonymous donors have given a total of $8.9 million to the school. With these gifts, the school has raised nearly $54 million from almost 3,400 donors as part of MB Believes: A Campaign for Learning, People, and Place, dramatically enhancing its programs, facilities, and community impact over...
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Congratulations to the following student athletes for the awards they received for excellent performance during the fall season. Boys’ Cross Country Most Valuable Player: Ben B. Most Improved Player: Quincy K. Coaches Award: Peter V. Girls’ Cross Country Most Valuable Player: Abigail G. Most Improved Player: NA Coaches Award: Devan R. JV Girls’ Soccer Most...
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This past weekend, sophomore Candice B. defeated an incredibly talented undefeated #1 player from LaSalle this weekend to win the Rhode Island State Singles Tennis Championship, competing in challenging weather conditions on Sunday when it was extremely windy as well as freezing, not the best weather to play for the state tennis championship. Not only did Candice succeed but her...
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Moses Brown School is pleased to announce that 12 upper school students have been accepted to the All New England Band Festival taking place on November 19 at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Over 300 students from grades 10-12 were nominated for the Festival, representing all six New England States. Acceptance by the Plymouth...
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We are pleased to announce that Laurie Center is being recognized as the NFHS Coaches Association 2017-18 State Coach of the Year in Rhode Island for the sport of Girls Basketball. Congratulations to Laurie on this well-deserved recognition by the National Federation of State High School Associations, recognizing all of her work with student-athletes over...
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Kari B. ’19 is one of 36 lax players named to the U.S. under-19 training team, and the only one from the state of Rhode Island. Kari and the U.S. U19 women’s national team will be competing in this weekend’s Team USA Fall Classic at U.S. Lacrosse Headquarters in Maryland. The U.S. women’s U19 team...
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Moses Brown and Beat the Streets are excited to partner together to provide youth in the Providence area with a “home” where they can participate in wrestling and be mentored by top-quality coaches. In addition to providing the lower school MB Fit in the winter and spring seasons, we are working together to reintroduce the...
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Moses Brown School is pleased to announce that upper school history teacher Jennifer Stewart has received a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching, which provides K-12 teachers the opportunity to take a leave of absence to do practical research abroad. The Fulbright program’s mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States...
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