Bennett Day School News

Competency-Based Learning During a Pandemic

Martin Moran, Director of Upper School at Bennett Day School, explains how our competency-based system allowed for a seamless transition to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This article was originally published on Martin Moran's ...

At Bennett Day, High School Starts at 9:00am. Here’s Why.

Inspired by one of Character Labs weekly emails, CEO Cameron Smith reflects on grit, growth-mindset, and the power of a good night’s sleep.

Here We Grow Again! August Construction Update

Construction at Bennett Day is on time and on schedule for the first day of school on August 26! 

Here We Grow Again! Summer Construction Update Phase II

Here We Grow Again! Spring 2019 Construction Update

We are thrilled to share the enormous progress made in the exciting expansion of the Bennett Day School Campus at 955 W. Grand Ave. Located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood at Morgan and Grand Avenues, Bennett Day is the fastest growing...

Decision Time: Our Top 3 Tips for Choosing a Best-Fit School

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.

How Competency-Based Assessment Can Prepare Students for Higher Education

The world around us is evolving rapidly, but educational practices continue to cater to a one-size-fits-all approach better tailored to the 20th-century economy. Competency-based education moves away from the standard ‘A’ through ‘F’ grading scale...

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...

What Does Project-Based Learning Look Like at the High School Level?

Bennett Day School is not a desk and chalkboard institution, but rather a center, a laboratory...

...where students develop ideas and understanding, pursue passions and dreams, and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable for shared and...

The High School Search Process is Real—Do You Know What to Ask on Tours?

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.