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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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Astronomer Andrea Ghez, ’83, wins 2012 Crafoord Prize
Posted February 1
The prize, awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (and described as the Nobel for astronomy), recognizes extraordinary achievements in mathematics, astronomy, and other fields.
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Lab historians keynote and headline
Posted February 1
U-High history teacher (and himself a HistoryMaker) Charles Branham gave the keynote speech at the Schools’ MLK assembly. His talk reflects just the kind of inspired and challenging teaching that helps students become historians themselves.
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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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Upcoming Calendar
- Fri. 02/10
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Winter Holiday--NO SCHOOL
- Mon. 02/13
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PA Meeting
Judd 126 7:00pm - 8:30pm