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MOBILE LEARNING IS NOT JUST FOR STUDENTS

January 18, 2018

A foundational tenet of the mission at GEMS World Academy Chicago is that learning happens everywhere.

LEARNING BY EXPLORING THE OUTSIDE WORLD

January 12, 2017

As part of the innovative Field Studies program at GEMS World Academy Chicago, students regularly venture outside our school walls to explore...

MUSEUMS KEY PART OF GLOBAL APPROACH AT GEMS

October 27, 2015

GEMS World Academy-Chicago proudly supports our city's many museums. They offer access to world treasures, important historical context and hands-on...

A LOOK AHEAD AT YEAR 2 FOR GEMS WORLD ACADEMY

August 17, 2015

Geoff Jones, head of school at GEMS World Academy-Chicago, takes a look at the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for teachers, students and...

STRIKING A BALANCE IN THE GREAT HOMEWORK DEBATE

July 28, 2015

Homework – the word alone can make students (and some parents) turn pale with dread. For generations, though, educators have relied on homework to...

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FIELD STUDIES

June 26, 2015

TechWeek Chicago: June 26th at 3:30pm at Booth 1094

ISTE 2015: June 27 Pre-Conference Session: Mobile Mega Share from 2:00-6:00pm

GEMS WORLD ACADEMY GOES TO TECHWEEK

June 23, 2015

A New Year of Possibility

January 6, 2015

Field Studies

November 25, 2014

For students to become global citizens they must explore, ask questions, observe, empathize and act in the world without borders. During the year a...