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

October 29, 2018

…where students develop ideas and understanding, pursue passions and dreams, and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable for shared and individual work. Understanding the world around them, our students see…

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

October 22, 2018

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…

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

October 18, 2018

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…

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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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What is Social-Emotional Learning?

August 8, 2018

Today’s classrooms are full of students from a variety backgrounds, and the goal is always to accommodate each student as an individual. One way in which educators strive to promote…

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What is Reggio Emilia?

August 8, 2018

At Bennett Day School, we derive many of our core principles from a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to education. Time, space and natural light are key elements that facilitate learning and…

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What is Singapore Math?

June 19, 2018

When a student struggles in math class, it’s easy for parents to assume math is just not the child’s strong suit. This may not be the case. Instead, it could…

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What is Project-Based Learning?

June 7, 2018

Project-based learning is a deeper form of learning that offers many educational benefits and is proven to be effective for many students. Children are often ill-prepared for the real-world situations…

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Progressive Summer Camp Options for Pre-K through Middle School Kids

April 20, 2018

Summer camp enrollment deadlines are fast approaching! Bennett Day School will morph into Bennett Day Camp this year, offering a choose-your-own-adventure-style day camp experience at its West Town campus. Each…

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