Posts by Bennett Day School
Fostering Healthy Risk-Taking in Early Childhood
Encouraging risk-taking in early childhood sets the stage for a lifetime of curiosity, creativity, and adaptability. Written by: Meg Fitzgerald, Director of Early ChildhoodPosted: November 1, 2023 Risk-Taking is Essential…
Read MoreWhat Students Gain When They Pursue Accomplishment Over Achievement
At Bennett Day, we made a conscious choice in the design of our Middle and Upper School programs to embrace accomplishment over the false virtues associated with “rigor” and “achievement.”
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreBennett Day School Named a Recipient of the Jeffrey Shields Award for Innovation Excellence in School Business Operations
Independent PreK-12 School in Chicago’s West Town Neighborhood Recognized for Learning Innovation and Development Lab.
Read MoreThe Power of Gratitude in Trying Times
Bennett Day School’s Co-founder and CEO, Cameron Smith, recently shared an honest message about the challenges that come with on-campus learning in 2022 and the power of gratitude in trying times.
Read MoreBennett Joins the Alliance for Early Childhood (AEC)
Bennett Day School has officially joined the Alliance for Early Childhood (AEC).
Read MoreFamily Project-Based Learning (PBL)
We’re kicking off a new school-wide project called “Family PBL” and we invite you to join in!
Read MoreSummer Tips from Bennett’s Learning Services Team
With the end of the school year around the corner, our Learning Services Team wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the months ahead and share helpful tips for maintaining…
Read MoreBennett Day Upper School Students Win Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition
Pictured above is the final drawn design of the proposed community garden. Two tenth graders at Bennett Day, Alex H. and Jasmin H., recently won the overall grand prize of…
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