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Mather High School students take core academic classes to prepare for college. In addition, students learn about the concepts and skills of preserving structures and landscapes. Then, they reach beyond the classroom and apply that knowledge in the field to care for National Park Service historic structures and cultural landscapes.
The Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation works in collaboration with the NYC Department of Education, National Parks of New York Harbor, and Historic Architecture, Conservation and Engineering Center of the Northeast Regional Office to assist teachers and faculty in developing education curricula and content for classes. The instruction emphasizes high-quality craftsmanship and historic landscape preservation.
