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Beyond Distraction: Why Removing Cell Phones is the Best Investment in Our Children’s Future

For adolescents, having the world at their fingertips twenty-four hours a day isn’t necessarily what is best for them. At Bennett Day School, we recognize that the ubiquitous presence of the smartphone is fundamentally undermining the core goals of education: deep learning, emotional well-being, and genuine community building.

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The Three “Teachers” in the Reggio Emilia Approach

We recognize parents/guardians as the first teacher, classroom teachers as the second, and the environment as the third.

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Decision 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.

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