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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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Lecture on “executive function” draws 125 attendees
Posted February 16
Monday night’s Parents’ Association presentation by Georgia Bozeday, director of educational services at the Rush NeuroBehavioral Center, drew a record crowd. Here are some highlights and additional reading:
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Dave Ribbens named Athletic Director of the Year
Posted February 16
The Illinois Athletic Director Association (IADA) recently selected Lab Athletic Director David Ribbens as the Division 1 (Chicago area) Athletic Director of the Year for schools in class 1A/2A.
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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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Upcoming Calendar
- Thu. 02/23
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ArtsFest
High School 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Principal Chat Grades Nursery & Kindergarten
Judd 126 8:45am - 10:00am
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S.E.T. Productions
Belfield 138 7:30pm - 9:30pm Thru 2/25/2012
- Fri. 02/24
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Feed Your Kids Wisely - NEW DATE
Judd 126 8:45am - 10:00am
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M.S. Winter play
Blaine 214 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Sat. 02/25
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M.S. Winter play
Blaine 214 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Sun. 02/26
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M.S. Winter play
Blaine 214 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Mon. 02/27
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Principal Chat Grades 3 & 4
Judd 126 8:45am - 10:00am