Competency-Based Learning During a Pandemic
Martin Moran, Director of Upper School at Bennett Day School, explains how our competency-based system allowed for a seamless transition to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article was originally published on Martin Moran’s LinkedIn on March 31, 2020.
At Bennett Day, High School Starts at 9:00am. Here’s Why.
Inspired by one of Character Lab’s weekly emails, CEO Cameron Smith reflects on grit, growth-mindset, and the power of a good night’s sleep.
Here We Grow Again! August Construction Update
Construction at Bennett Day is on time and on schedule for the first day of school on August 26!
Here We Grow Again! Spring 2019 Construction Update
We are thrilled to share the enormous progress made in the exciting expansion of the Bennett Day School Campus at 955 W. Grand Ave. Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood at Morgan and Grand Avenues, Bennett Day is the fastest growing independent PK-12th grade school in the City of Chicago. As you can see, the expansion is coming…
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.
For Students Highly-Committed to Extracurriculars, Bennett Day Upper School Provides an Ideal Experience
Most high schools expect their students to sit through regimented class periods beginning strictly at 8am (or even earlier), participate in their after-school activities that can sometimes go well into the late evening hours, and then somehow manage to thoughtfully complete hours of homework and get a good night’s rest—all to do it again 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,…
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…
