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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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Computer science teacher Baker Franke a Golden Apple finalist
Posted April 18
Teacher Baker Franke is one of 32 finalists (selected from a pool of 510 nominations and 215 applicants) for the 2013 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. After a final round of review and observations, the Foundation will announce ten recipients of this prestigious award in May.
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Connections photo gallery
Posted April 5
In March, more than 700 people celebrated Lab at the annual Connections gala fundraiser. See photos from this event, which raised more than $400,000.
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Grades K–5: the (gym) show goes on
Posted April 4
Every few years the PE department gives Lab’s youngest children a chance to share what they’ve learned. See the attached photos of the March show at which kids through fourth grade (and some fifth graders) performed for their peers and parents.
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U-Highers publish history/economics journal
Posted March 7
After interning at the UChicago Press last summer, four U-Highers collaborated with two of Lab’s history teachers to start a publication of student papers in history and economics. The journal, InFlame, will be published semiannually on the Lab website. Read the first issue.
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Director Search Begins
Posted March 1
The Director Search committee has met and decided on a search firm to assist them in selecting David Magill's successor to begin in June 2014. Click on "continue reading" for the full announcement.
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Upcoming Calendar
- Thu. 05/16
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Rites of May
HS Theater production: Upper Kovler, International Festival, Thru 5/18/2013
- Fri. 05/17
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Peak Performance Music Festival for HS Band
Cleveland, Ohio 8:00am - 4:00pm Thru 5/20/2013
- Tue. 05/21
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7th Grade Pretty Lake Camp
Mattawan, MI Thru 5/24/2013
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Choral Concert for Grades 8-12 and HS String Quartet
Mandel Hall 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Thu. 05/23
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Blaine Lobby Sing
Blaine Lobby 8:00am - 8:30am
- Mon. 05/27
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Memorial Day--NO SCHOOL
