Senior Spotlight: Melanie
Learn more about Melanie, a 2025 graduate who plans to study linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison next year.
Senior Spotlight: Avery
Learn more about Avery, a 2025 graduate, Aspire grant recipient, HEAR Scholar, and new member of the CHANCE STEM Academy Cohort, who plans to study mechanical engineering at UIC.
The Bennett Difference in College Placement
Burnout shouldn’t be a prerequisite for college admission. At Bennett Day School, students receive unparalleled one-on-one support, personalized college counseling, and the freedom to pursue meaningful, purpose-driven academic paths—without the stress and anxiety. This blog breaks down the compelling benefits of our approach and why we need to rethink the selective enrollment “advantage.”
Senior Spotlight: Brosnan
Learn more about Brosnan, a 2025 graduate who is going to study computer science at the University of Michigan.
Senior Spotlight: Søren
Learn more about Søren, a 2025 graduate who is going to study sports leadership & film at the University of Kentucky.
Senior Spotlight: Riley
Learn more about Riley, a 2025 graduate who is going to study film & television at DePaul University.
Threads of Connection: “100 Languages” in the Art Studio
How do we express what we know, feel, and imagine? In the Art Studio at Bennett, our students embody the “100 Languages” — using traditional art mediums, loose parts, and personal storytelling to communicate in new ways. Inspired by the work of Judith Scott, our 1st and 2nd graders transformed yarn into deeply personal sculptures, embedding notes of encouragement and hidden messages within their creations. Through this process, they discovered that art isn’t just something we make—it’s a way to find meaning and connect with ourselves and the world around us.
International Baccalaureate (IB) vs. Project-Based Learning (PBL): Which Approach is Right for Your Child?
How does International Baccalaureate (IB) differ from a school like Bennett that utilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) & Competency-Based Assessment? While both models aim to prepare students for success beyond the classroom, they differ significantly in their structure, philosophy, and assessment methods.
Our Obsession With College Is Hurting Our Kids
High schools and middle schools at large are not only creating undue and unnecessary stress, overpacking student schedules, and contributing to a mental health crisis for kids around the country, but the payoff that was promised – the one that makes all of this “worth it” – is no longer happening.
