THE UNIQUE BENEFITS OF A PREK-THROUGH-GRADE-12 SCHOOL

January 5, 2017

The school environment is critical for a youth's social and academic development. Combined with home, family and social circles, school largely...

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NEW YEAR'S TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD

December 29, 2016

Americans ring in the new year with parties, countdowns, midnight kisses and the ball drop in Times Square. But what do people do in other cultures?...

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THE ROLE THAT THE 'A' PLAYS IN 'STEAM' EDUCATION

December 19, 2016

Schools across the country are adding an “A” to the course of study commonly known as STEM.
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DIGITAL OR PRINT, ENGAGEMENT WITH BOOKS IS WHAT MATTERS

December 7, 2016

The experience of reading has changed dramatically during the past decade or so. Traditional print books remain the format of choice for most...

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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE-LEVEL THINKING

November 9, 2016

Many parents begin planning for their children's college education shortly after their kids are born, if not earlier than that.

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LEADING GEMS WORLD ACADEMY WAS 'A TREMENDOUS HONOR'

July 1, 2016

Geoff Jones, the founding head of school at GEMS World Academy-Chicago, reflects on his time at GEMS as he retires from a 45-year career in education.

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WHY RISK-TAKING IS IMPORTANT IN EDUCATION

June 8, 2016

Taking risks is part of the academic culture at GEMS World Academy-Chicago. In keeping with the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, which...

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GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP IN ACTION AT GEMS

May 28, 2016

Global citizenship is a cornerstone value of GEMS World Academy-Chicago, one that defines both our approach and our community.

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THE POWER OF SERVICE LEARNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

May 20, 2016

Design thinking and a commitment to service intersected throughout the semester for Middle School students at GEMS World Academy-Chicago.

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