John Burroughs School
United States
/ Missouri
| Children/Education
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Burroughs was founded in 1923 by a group of parents who wanted to follow the philosophy of John Dewey. The school was to be progressive, coeducational, non-sectarian and college preparatory. The founders believed, as we believe today, in the service ethic, in simplicity, in concern for nature, in democracy, in diversity and in the highest academic standards. Every parent instinctively knows that the ideal school will have motivated teachers, as Burroughs does, and attract children who want to learn and behave appropriately together. Learning to live together and fully engage in such a community is the first step to a life of service and active participation in the democratic process. We hold true to our founders' belief that our nation's future depends on schools like Burroughs teaching the importance of such participation and service. Living appropriately and fully for life itself and with the good of others in mind is our goal as a school.
