Bennett Day School News

An Exciting Update on College Acceptances

This inaugural small but mighty class of graduates is finding phenomenal matches with programs that further their intended purpose and meaning in life at this early stage in their lives.

[Webinar] Beyond the Classroom: Why Extracurricular Activities Matter

Extracurricular activities are an important component of the college admissions process, and now more than ever admissions officers are looking at applicants’ interests as part of the holistic review process.

Why College Prep Should Start in 9th Grade

When looking for a best-fit high school for our children, we are not only thinking about the here-and-now, but also how the choice will impact the college admissions process down the road. We want to know that our children will build the skills in...

School, as we know it, was designed in 1893. How do we make it better?

Many high schools today are unable to respond to the changes happening outside the walls of education and continue to graduate students with skills that do not match the needs of society. In an effort to do better for our children, Bennett Day has...

What Does it Mean to Have Purpose? Upper School Students Find Their Paths With Stanford's Project Wayfinder

Educators around the world have seen both scientific and anecdotal classroom evidence confirming the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) for children. The world of K-8 education is already intimately familiar with the Responsive Classroom...