| 1947 |
Founded as Highland Preschool by Theresa Baum |
| 1959 |
Adopted as the laboratory school for Memphis State University Department of Education--
housed in the University Training School Building and offering two classes for children
ages four to six
|
| 1967 |
School moved to occupy present facilities at 3771 Poplar Ave |
| 1971 |
Name changed to Children's School |
| 1978 |
Duration Club School, a preschool for “mentally challenged children" merged with Children's
School, creating the first inclusive preschool in Memphis
|
| 1986 |
Children's School became the Barbara K. Lipman Early Childhood School and Research
Institute
|
| 1987 |
Received first Accreditation from the National Association for the Education Of Young
Children, Washington, D.C.
|
| 1992 |
Housed Project Memphis, the first early intervention program in the United States |
| 1997 |
Installed computers with Internet access, funded by Project Smart |
| 1998 |
Broke ground for the Lipman School Multipurpose Building Annex |
| 2003 |
Established the dual track demonstrations of Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired
teaching and learning, making Lipman School the only lab school in the United States
with this type of constructivist environment
|
| 2004 |
Received licensure from the Tennessee Department of Education because of educational
status
Became charter members of NAREA (North American Reggio Emilia Association)
Joined ACT (Association for Constructivist Teachers)
Renewed our NALS (National Association of Laboratory Schools) affiliation
|
| 2006 |
Dedicated the Dr. Leslie C. Phillipsen Outdoor Classroom |
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