Posts by Bennett Day School
Building Bennett Day School: An Interview with CEO Cameron Smith
After the birth of his first son in 2010, Bennett Day School Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cameron Smith, came face-to-face with the shortage of options for progressive, independent schooling in…
Read MoreDecision 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.
Read MoreFor Students Highly-Committed to Extracurriculars, Bennett Day Upper School Provides an Ideal Experience
Most high schools expect their students to sit through regimented class periods beginning strictly at 8am (or even earlier), participate in their after-school activities that can sometimes go well into…
Read More“Gaga for a Gaga Pit!” Guest Blog By Tinkering & Engineering Sciences Teacher, Zak Thompson, on STEM & Design Thinking
“Engineers solve problems.” These words are mounted on our front wall, serving as the mantra of the Tinkering & Engineering Sciences (TES) Lab. It is important for the students to…
Read MoreCEO Cameron Smith: “The Schoolhouse Gate” and the Changing Face of American Education
In November, I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion at the offices of education law firm,Franczek Radelet, with University of Chicago Constitutional Law Professor, Justin Driver. His new…
Read More6 Picture Books to Warm Up Your Winter Break
Aside from the sheer joy of imagination, children reading for pleasure outside of school is linked to higher levels of empathy, problem-solving, communication, and even performance in academic areas. As…
Read MoreThe Power of “Quiet”: Thoughts by Cameron Smith on Tomie dePaula’s Latest Picture Book
Quiet by Tomie dePaolaSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers I recently heard the NPR Author Interview about Tomie dePaola’s latest book, Quiet. I listened to the three-minute interview around…
Read MoreBeyond Getting Coffee: Exploring Quality Internships
Internships have evolved. Instead of just getting the boss coffee, today’s internships should be ideal avenues for developing insight into one’s possible learning and employment pathways. While most students do…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide: 5 Toys & Games to Bring Joy to Kids’ Thinking about Fruits & Veggies
It was school lunchtime when an idea was sparked for our Picnic Party game. It would become the newest card game in the playful line of Story Dealer storytelling games…
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