ADMISSIONS LETTERS ARE OUT, NOW WHAT?

April 16, 2015

Most Chicago private schools have already sent out their acceptance / rejection letters, leaving many parents still unsure of where their children...

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HOW TO COMMUNICATE BETTER WITH YOUR TEENAGER

April 10, 2015

Of all the stages in your child’s growth, the teenage years can be particularly challenging. Teenagers go through lots of developmental and...

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A Chicago School for the Future

April 3, 2015

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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8 GREAT EDUCATIONAL APPS FOR CHILDREN

March 6, 2015

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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ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS, AND APTITUDE

February 20, 2015

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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Valentine's Traditions From Around the World

February 12, 2015

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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SCREEN-TIME: BENEFICIAL OR DETRIMENTAL?

February 5, 2015

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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8 CHICAGO HIDDEN GEMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

January 29, 2015

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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DIY.org: Cultivating A Generation of Connected Learners

January 8, 2015

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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