We are at a great turning point in education, one where increasing social and political pressures are making it harder for teachers to do their jobs....
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How should a premier school in downtown Chicago prepare kids for the future? When Microsoft Research thinks to the near future they see a world...
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As early as infancy, children are fascinated by screens and by the time they reach pre-school, your kids are probably swiping your smart phone or...
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This month marks the fifth anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative aimed at raising a generation of healthy kids. An...
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In the United States, Valentine’s Day has expanded beyond the traditional commemoration of romantic love. Students often celebrate by exchanging...
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We live in a world of screens. We read our morning paper on an iPad, commute while answering emails on our phones, go to work and stare at a computer...
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GEMS World Academy is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, which means we’re steps away from the city’s hottest tourist attractions. If you’ve...
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We know the world has drastically changed for our children. For them to be successful in today’s networked world, they will need new strategies and...
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