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MIT Just Described the High School Bennett Day Already Built
In August, a committee of MIT faculty, students, and staff released the results of a five-month study on how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, and research at one of the world’s most technologically sophisticated institutions. If any school had reason to embrace AI as a full replacement for how students learn, it would be MIT.
Bennett Day School Nominated for the 25th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
The Chicago Innovation Awards recognized Bennett for being one of the first schools in the United States to extend mastery-based learning into middle school through our Bennett Mastery Pathway.
The Summer Transition: Balancing Rest, Routine, and Choice
The end of the school year is both exciting and emotional for young children. As families settle into summer, thoughtful routines, opportunities for independence, and continued social-emotional practice can help children navigate this transition with confidence. Learn how to create a summer that balances freedom, growth, and connection.
Senior Spotlight: Eden
Meet Eden, a 2026 graduate who plans to study criminology and criminal justice at Northeastern University in Boston.
Senior Spotlight: Efuru
Meet Efuru, a 2026 graduate who plans to study astronomy and biophysics at The University of Texas at Austin.
Senior Spotlight: Ren
Meet Ren, a 2026 graduate who will be majoring in integrated science on the pre-med track at Claremont McKenna.
Senior Spotlight: Rogelio “Ro”
Meet Ro, a 2026 graduate who will be studying Civil Engineering as an Evans Scholar at the University of Illinois (UIC).
Senior Spotlight: Kate
Meet Kate, a 2026 graduate who will be studying human communication sciences at Northwestern University to become a speech pathologist.
Senior Spotlight: Maddie
Meet Maddie, a 2026 graduate who will be taking a gap year to teach early childhood students at their local park district, go to community college, and take art classes.
Senior Spotlight: Anna
Meet Anna, a 2026 graduate who plans to study ecology, evolution, and biodiversity at the University of Michigan.