We believe in the philosophy of science. That rational thinking and reasoning are our best tools to sculpt for ourselves an understanding of the world around us. For us, the beauty of science lies in its ability to question all things including itself. Ideas are proven through reason and rigorous logic. And yet remain open-minded to falsifiability.
We encourage our students to approach their learning, their interactions and their lives with the same drive for reason and rationality. Our students are humble even in their excellence; they are patient in listening to the thoughts of others. We encourage healthy exchanges of ideas that help everyone who is a part of the conversation grow their perspectives on the world around us.
“The level of public education in science and technology is an important sign of the national scientific accomplishment. It is a matter of overall importance in economic development, scientific advance, and the progress of society.”
— CARL SAGAN
Our students use mathematics and science as languages to express themselves, not mere subjects they are taught.
Reflections from a teacher at ELC
“While exploring fractions, a seven-year-old noticed that a circle divided into halves corresponds to a straight angle of 180°, and a quarter to a right angle. The child had connected two concepts that had never been presented together. In the same class, another child noticed that fractions with even denominators often simplify into other even-numbered fractions — a pattern no one had pointed out to her.”