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What is Purposeful Screen Time?

September 6, 2018

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…

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Bennett Day School Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business

September 26, 2017

We’re thrilled to be featured in Crain’s Chicago Business 2018 Private School Planner! Click here to read more about our approach to learning through experience.

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Digital Citizenship Week and Kids

October 21, 2016

It is Digital Citizenship Week.  At Bennett Day, we use technology as a tool to document our student digital portfolios and to understand how things work.  We use technology to…

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Bennett Day School Expands to Upper School to Meet Growing Demand, Hires Martin Moran to Lead

September 11, 2016

After doubling both its enrollment and faculty for the second straight year, Bennett Day School (BDS) announces the latest addition to its leadership team to launch a new Upper School serving students through 12th Grade. The high school is planned to open in Fall of 2019.

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Enrolled Family Open House! 

September 11, 2016

We had a fantastic time at our enrolled family open house. Our flagship campus is now open to kids SK-2nd Grade. We continue to grow with those second graders.

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Construction Update as of 4/6/16

April 6, 2016

Construction is progressing on schedule at the new campus, and we are happy that interior construction efforts are now focused on wall framing and completing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and…

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Construction Update on New Campus and Virtual Tour Event on February 25

January 24, 2016

Installation of structural steel for the first floor is continuing at our new campus.  Shoring has been installed and old steel framing has been removed.  Completion of the steel framing…

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Cameron Smith discusses changing landscape of Chicago schools with WBEZ

January 8, 2016

WBEZ education reporter Becky Vevea visited Bennett Day School recently to address the changing Chicago school landscape with our Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Cameron Smith.  Cameron discussed with Becky the need for schools that foster a…

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Construction Update on New Campus

December 30, 2015

Workers powerwash restored masonry walls after reclaiming and cleaning original bricks from the historic Chicago Commons building at our new campus. Exciting news!  The first piece of support steel for…

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