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Learning by doing has guided the efforts of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools since Professor John Dewey first began testing his educational theories in 1896. Beginning with a handful of children and growing to over 1770 students Lab has earned a well-deserved international reputation for excellence. More
Lab News
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Lab celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted January 27
U-High students gathered at Rockefeller Chapel in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. This year's guest speaker was Lower School Principal Beverly Biggs, and students performed a variety of musical, poetic, and theatrical productions celebrating the Civil Rights movement.
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The rabbi, the Buddhist, the activist, the businesswoman, and the writer
Posted January 27
Author Lily Koppel, ’99, writes about reconnecting with her childhood circle—all Lab alums—and in doing so shows how deeply Lab friendships can run.
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Photography teacher’s work on exhibit
Posted January 27
Liese Ricketts's work can be seen online and in person. 591 Photography is showing new work from her “13” series. “This series is titled 13, as I am photographing 13-year olds whom I teach,” she explains. “It is a series I have worked on for four years now and will continue until I retire.”
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Upcoming Calendar
- Thu. 02/11
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Lower School Lobby Sing
Blaine Lobby 8:00am
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LabNet office hours
Judd 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Community Meeting: Lab's expansion plans
Judd 126 6:30pm
- Fri. 02/12
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Winter Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Other Location (see description) 8:00am
- Mon. 02/15
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Winter Holiday NO SCHOOL
Other Location (see description) 8:00am
- Sat. 03/06
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Connections
Navy Pier 6:00pm