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
