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or more than a century, The Baldwin School has provided girls with an exceptional educational experience that enlightens, challenges and prepares our graduates to lead successful and impactful lives. As a Baldwin alumna, I know first-hand the difference this School can make in a young woman’s life. And thanks to the support of our faculty, staff, Board of Trustees, parents, alums and friends of the School, we will continue to be successful long into the future.
In this issue of Echoes, on pages 6 - 7, you will see how Baldwin is always adapting its programs and spaces to what our girls need most. In September, we were excited to unveil major renovations to our iconic Residence building, which reimagined its second floor as a permanent home for our Middle Schoolers. The results bring a smile to my face each day, as I walk through our Residence halls and see classrooms filled with laughter and learning. With increased demand for our Pre-K and Kindergarten program, we also updated Residence spaces for our youngest Bears. Baldwin’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) now spans two floors and includes larger classrooms, dedicated spaces for our ECC specials and additional rooms for after-school programs. Last fall, we announced the public phase of The Future Is Baldwin comprehensive campaign, which calls for $25 million in strategic investments to ensure our School realizes a future that matches our Baldwin pride. This issue’s Cover Story, on pages 16 - 21, takes a look at the campaign and its strategic priorities. You will learn more about how the campaign advances our groundbreaking programs and supports new curricula, including authentic, interdisciplinary learning experiences we deliver like no one else, and how it ensures spaces inside and outside the classroom keep pace with our spirit of innovation. It also shares details about our goal of growing Baldwin’s endowment to help our School be less reliant on tuition for general operating expenses and further secure our financial future. In this way, endowments are a symbol of trust in a School’s mission and people, and reflect a commitment to our School, to each other and to future generations of Baldwin girls. I have been deeply moved by how dedicated and generous our community has been in supporting these campaign goals. With your help, I know that we will meet – and hopefully exceed! – our $25 million fundraising goal. Now, more than ever, Baldwin’s all-girls education provides our students invaluable opportunities at a crucial time in their development as we help them become confident, successful and resilient young women. Thank you for believing in Baldwin and for your unwavering support. Marisa Porges ’96, PhD Head of School facebook.com/marisaporges Instagram: @MarisaPorges Twitter: @MarisaPorges
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