No parent takes school-fit decisions lightly, and Chicago families are reporting more and more that the dizzying array of PK-12 options in the city can feel stressful.
In November, I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion at the offices of education law firm,Franczek Radelet, with University of Chicago Constitutional Law Professor, Justin Driver. His new book,The Schoolhouse Gate:Public Education, the...
Quiet by Tomie dePaolaSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
I recently heard the NPR Author Interview about Tomie dePaola’s latest book, Quiet. I listened to the three-minute interview around 5:45 am on my way to the gym.
And I turned...
Block Club Chicago featured the forthcoming Upper School in an article that examines the progressive curriculum at Bennett Day School.
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Are you interested in learning more about how your child can receive a...
The east wing addition of Bennett Day School is rising fast! Once the concrete foundation work was completed and the steel arrived, the ironworkers quickly assembled the steel beams into place. Due to the tight constraints of the space, the...
Cameron Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Bennett Day School, sat down with the hosts of Bootstrapping in America to discuss his background and the journey to founding Bennett Day School.
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We get it—the high school search struggle is not to be taken lightly! We know that the process can be an overwhelming experience for parents and students alike, and with so many options in Chicago, it is important to go in prepared.
Our Lead Designer of Upper School at Bennett Day School, Martin Moran, penned an article in eSchool News outlining our school’s expertise with competency-based learning. Click here to read the full story.
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By Christa Reed
A few years ago, NPR’s The Tiny Desk moved from their old headquarters to a new facility. They wanted to go out with a bang and arrive at their new space in style. They got help from the catchy pop band OK Go, whose unforgettable...
Screen time has become a hot-button issue among educators and parents. Teachers and guardians are struggling to find a way to teach kids to use technology without creating zombies who only play video games. Screens have become a staple in...
