Beyond 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 not have the opportunity for a quality internship until they are in college, Bennett Day Upper School believes that exploring the varying landscapes of the…
How Competency-Based Assessment Can Prepare Students for Higher Education
The world around us is evolving rapidly, but educational practices continue to cater to a one-size-fits-all approach better tailored to the 20th-century economy. Competency-based education moves away from the standard ‘A’ through ‘F’ grading scale to provide each learner with specific feedback based on their strengths and areas of challenge. Starting at an early age,…
Block Club Chicago Previews Upper School at Bennett Day School
Block Club Chicago featured the forthcoming Upper School in an article that examines the progressive curriculum at Bennett Day School. Click here to read the full story. Are you interested in learning more about how your child can receive a progressive education? Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions. {{cta(‘5051a7c3-12ac-4b8a-9364-2a87b0fb2dbc’,’justifycenter’)}}
Why College Prep Should Start in 9th Grade
When looking for a best-fit high school for our children, we are not only thinking about the here-and-now, but also how the choice will impact the college admissions process down the road. We want to know that our children will build the skills in high school that will then provide the most opportunity for them…
Bennett Day School Expansion Reaches New Heights
The east wing addition of Bennett Day School is rising fast! Once the concrete foundation work was completed and the steel arrived, the ironworkers quickly assembled the steel beams into place. Due to the tight constraints of the space, the contractors used the alley parking area to position the crane so it could better hoist…
“All is not BenNot Lost” by OK No
By Christa Reed A few years ago, NPR’s The Tiny Desk moved from their old headquarters to a new facility. They wanted to go out with a bang and arrive at their new space in style. They got help from the catchy pop band OK Go, whose unforgettable videos have been viewed tens of millions…
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.
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