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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

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    999 pieces of art on the wall—the birth of LabArts

    Posted January 19

    Next week marks the start of a Lab first—an Arts Expo featuring nearly 1,000 pieces of art created by Lab students, ages three to 17.

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    Success under pressure

    Posted January 4

    Sian Beilock worked with Lab students before writing her book, Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting it Right When You Have To. The UChicago professor will address Lab parents on January 9, 7 p.m., Judd 126. Read the LabLife story about her experience with Lab kids.

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    Baker Franke honored by White House as Champion of Change

    Posted December 15

    Last Friday, Computer Science Teacher Baker Franke was honored as one of twelve leaders White House Champions of Change. Mr. Franke was selected because of his leadership in the effort to recruit and retain girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

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    From the Director David Magill: An overview of the principal searches

    Posted December 15

    There is much happening at the Schools as we end 2011—including the activities associated with the searches for division heads for the Primary, Middle, and High Schools.

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