University Laboratory School Hosts Tiger-to-Tiger Exchange

Partnership with University of Memphis and Southern Lab Schools focuses on innovation and best practices.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:58pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a repeated icon of a graduation cap, representing the collaborative spirit and shared commitment to innovation in education showcased by the Tiger-to-Tiger exchange.The vibrant exchange between University Laboratory School, University of Memphis, and Southern Lab School will inspire new ideas and strengthen their shared mission of advancing K-12 education.Baton Rouge Today

University Laboratory School (ULS) recently welcomed representatives from the University of Memphis' University Schools and Southern Lab School for a multi-day 'Tiger-to-Tiger' institutional exchange. The visit included campus tours, leadership discussions on topics like academic-research integration and long-term partnership opportunities, and strategic planning for continued collaboration.

Why it matters

As laboratory schools affiliated with universities, ULS, University of Memphis, and Southern Lab are uniquely positioned to drive innovation in K-12 education through research-based teaching methods and strong university partnerships. This exchange allowed the schools to share insights and identify new ways to work together to advance their shared mission.

The details

During the three-day visit, representatives from the three schools engaged in a range of activities designed to foster institutional exchange and collaboration. This included an orientation and campus tour to provide visitors with a firsthand look at ULS, as well as dedicated sessions focused on topics like executive alignment, governance, finance, and athletics. The visit concluded with strategic planning to outline concrete opportunities for continued partnership.

  • The exchange took place from March 23-25, 2026.

The players

University Laboratory School

A laboratory school affiliated with a university that serves as an innovative hub for K-12 education research and best practices.

University of Memphis' University Schools

A network of laboratory schools operated by the University of Memphis that focus on research-based teaching methods and strong university partnerships.

Southern Lab School

A laboratory school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that is affiliated with a university and dedicated to advancing innovation in K-12 education.

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The takeaway

This exchange demonstrates the valuable role that laboratory schools can play in driving innovation in K-12 education. By fostering collaboration and the sharing of best practices between institutions, these schools are able to strengthen their impact and advance their shared mission of providing high-quality, research-based education.