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“The educators in Reggio Emilia (and SWS) believe strongly in the right of children…to an authentic childhood, one in which children are expected to be ‘no longer a consumer of culture and values, but a creator and producer of values and culture.’ “ -Loris Malaguzzi

School-Within-School at Peabody (SWS) is a public, teacher-directed, Reggio Emilia inspired school.We are a vibrant early childhood learning environment for Pre-K and Kindergarten children.

SWS is housed on the 3rd floor of the Peabody Campus of the Capitol Hill Cluster School (CHCS) which is made up of three campuses serving children from age 3 to eighth grade.Located in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Washington, DC, we are about 4 blocks east of the Capitol, the US Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. We are walking distance to Eastern Market and many cultural gems.

“There’s a whole world out there!” -Chantel, pre-K

From our huge windows, we see and imagine the possibilities of Washington, DC as well as the ever changing sky.

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