Northwestern University Learning Scientists Partner with Bennett Day School
Collaboration over ‘design thinking’ benefits both sides CHICAGO, Ill. – What happens when inventive children work side by side with university students on a design problem? Northwestern University researchers are testing the idea with Chicago’s Bennett Day School, an innovative partnership that aims to redefine what a traditional laboratory school might look like. The initiative brings…
Harvest Festival – Fall 2016
Harvest Festival is an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn about our programs through hands-on, tangible experiences. This morning, our families were able to see the “harvesting of knowledge” firsthand.
A Grand Affair, Our Community Open House
Welcome to the neighborhood! We had a fantastic time at our community open house, A Grand Affair! We have really been feeling the love since we opened our Flagship campus just twelve weeks ago in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. We have seen amazing support from neighborhood groups, residents, city officials, the Chicago Police and Fire…
A Busy Autumn Season at Bennett Day School!
Join us for a myriad of events this Fall at Bennett Day School!
Bennett Day School Expands to Upper School to Meet Growing Demand, Hires Martin Moran to Lead
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.
Construction Update on New Campus as of 8/19
One last week of work getting ready for the beginning of school. All of the heavy work is done. It’s down to painting and other material finishes. Ceiling grids are in, just waiting to drop the tiles once the inspectors okay everything. Final coat of paint is going on in the corridors as the other…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 8/15
Progress continues both inside and out with everything geared to opening the school on schedule. A lot of the fine detail work is happening. Classroom finishes are complete, furniture is in and awaiting final placement by the staff. Room signage has been installed. Vinyl wall covering in the toilet rooms is underway. The stairwells have…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 6/7/16
Another great week of progress! Drywall installation and wall insulation continues on the lower level and first floor. Wall framing on third floor is complete and rough-in of the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) trades is under way. Drywall should start on the third floor next week. Wall framing is complete and the above ceiling MEP installation…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 5/31/16
Walls are going up! Exciting news this week – the roof is complete and drywall work is underway. The roofing membrane for the north and south sections of the building was installed at the end of last week. This completes the building enclosure for these areas and allows the interior finish work to start. City…
