Kingfisher Academy is an independently run school designed for children from preschool through middle school. The school is located in the East Atlanta Village (EAV) neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.
Kingfisher Academy is a small school with the school body of approximately 60 students. The school's curriculum is based on the educational philosophy developed by Dr. Howard Gardner and on the educational principles originated in the city of Reggio Emilia, Italy. The school's academic instruction takes place in a small-group setting with an emphasis on experiential learning.
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