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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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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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...
Read MoreMarch 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...
Read MoreFebruary 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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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...
Read MoreJanuary 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...
Read MoreJanuary 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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