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School Shouldn’t Suck: Bennett Day School Teachers Share Project-Based Learning Strategies at BOOST Conference
What if school didn’t have to suck? That’s the question posed by Dr. Shannon Hurst, Upper School Science Teacher, and Alex Modica, Upper School Humanities Teacher, during their presentation at the 2024 BOOST Conference. The approach to project-based learning (PBL) at Bennett Day School is not only making school engaging, but it’s also fostering deeper learning, collaboration, and real-world impact.
Senior Spotlight: Alexandra
Learn more about Alexandra, a 2024 graduate who decided to study architecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Senior Spotlight: Leslie
Learn more about Leslie, a 2024 graduate who decided to study sports management at the University of Michigan.
Senior Spotlight: Abigail
Learn more about Abigail, a 2024 graduate who decided to study journalism and political studies at Northwestern with a minor in legal studies.
How to Be a Present and Prepared Parent
As the seasons change, you’ll naturally find yourself thinking about what’s ahead. As parents, we feel the pressures around summer plans, camps, and schedules for our children immediately after the winter holidays. While it can be exciting to embrace the growth that has been had and look forward to the future, it’s important to focus…
The Problem With “Prep Schools”
Many schools consider themselves places where students “get ready for the ‘real world.’” It is so embedded in what they do that they literally refer to themselves as “Prep Schools.” This thinking dominates so much of adolescence, not only in schooling but in day-to-day life. Consider the question, “What do you want to be when…
Effective Feedback is Essential to Build Student Confidence
Effective feedback for middle and high school students should be specific, constructive, and actionable. It should focus on both strengths and areas for improvement, helping students understand what they are doing well and how to enhance their skills further. Feedback should be timely and given promptly after the task or assignment so students can reflect…
Tangible, Real-World Experiences Shape the Learning Journey
As the spring weather (finally) appears here to stay, we can’t help but find our minds thinking about what’s ahead. As parents, I know we personally feel the pressures around summer plans, camps, and schedules for our children immediately after the winter holidays. While this time of year is exciting to embrace the growth that…
