Parents Shouldn't Have to Wonder What Happens at School

Have you ever asked your child, “What did you do at school today?” only to hear, “I don't know,” or “Nothing”?

Or perhaps you've wondered what your child is actually learning each day, how you can support that learning at home, or what is expected of your child in the classroom. Maybe you've received a message from school with little notice and found yourself scrambling to understand what is happening. Or perhaps you've downloaded yet another app, created another account, and wondered which system you are supposed to check for which information.

For many parents, communication with school can sometimes leave them feeling disconnected—not only from what their children are learning, but from their children's teachers, the school administration, and even the other families in the school community.

At Liberty Academy, we believe it can be different.

Parents Are the Primary Educators

At the heart of Liberty Academy's approach is a simple conviction: parents are the primary educators of their children.

When a family chooses Liberty Academy, parents are entrusting a significant part of their children's education and formation to us. We take that responsibility seriously. Our role is not to replace parents, but to partner with them.

That partnership requires communication.

Parents should know what their children are learning. They should have opportunities to understand the school's approach and expectations. They should know their children's teachers and feel comfortable communicating with them. And they should have meaningful opportunities to participate in the life of the school.

We also believe that education is strengthened by community. Children benefit when parents and teachers are working together toward the same goals, and families benefit from knowing and supporting one another.

What Does That Look Like?

We want communication at Liberty Academy to be regular, predictable, useful, and personal.

Our teachers will communicate regularly about what is happening in their classrooms. Families can expect weekly classroom updates that help parents know what their children are learning and give them ideas for continuing conversations at home.

Rather than asking, “What did you do at school today?” parents might be able to ask:

• “Tell me about the story you read today.”

• “What did you learn about George Washington?”

• “Can you show me how you solved that math problem?”

• “What new Latin word did you learn this week?”

• “What was the most interesting thing you learned about animals?”

These simple questions can open the door to meaningful conversations between parents and children—and help parents become active participants in their children's learning.

Families will also receive monthly school newsletters, information about upcoming events, invitations to participate in special activities, and regular academic reports. Graded assignments and feedback will help parents see not only what their children are learning, but how they are progressing.

We also want parents to know the people teaching their children. Strong communication isn't only about emails and announcements. It is about relationships. We want teachers and parents to know one another well enough to work together effectively for the good of each child.

And we don't want parents to feel as though they are simply receiving information from the school. Parents are part of the school community.

A Parent Committee will provide opportunities for families to contribute to the life of the school, and parent representatives will serve on the Board of Trustees. We want the perspectives of parents to be represented as Liberty Academy grows and develops.

Building the Culture Together

Of course, communication policies and newsletters alone don't create a strong school community.

Culture is built through relationships, trust, shared expectations, and a common purpose.

As a new school, Liberty Academy has the unique opportunity to establish this culture from the beginning. We want to build a school where parents don't feel like outsiders looking in, but partners who understand what is happening and have a meaningful role in their children's education.

We want teachers who know their students well.

We want parents who know their children's teachers.

We want families who know one another.

And we want everyone working toward the same goal: the formation of young men and women who are growing in knowledge, wisdom, and virtue.

Help Us Build It

Liberty Academy is preparing to open as a K–4 chartered public school in Moultonborough for the 2027–2028 school year, with plans to add a grade each year as we grow toward K–8.

But before we open our doors, we have an opportunity to establish something important: the culture of our school.

We are looking for parents in the Lakes Region who want to help build a school community where communication is clear, relationships matter, parents are valued, and families are actively engaged in their children's education.

Would you like to help us establish that kind of school?

We invite you to learn more about Liberty Academy, attend a Parent Roundtable, or reach out to us directly. Whether you are considering Liberty Academy for your child or simply want to help build a strong educational community in the Lakes Region, we would love to hear from you.

The first chapter of Liberty Academy is being written now. We hope you'll be part of it.