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Because the Laboratory Schools are part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, the importance of intellectual life—of thought and exploration—infuses everything we do across all aspects of our curriculum. Intellectual curiosity and creativity come naturally to all children, and Lab fosters that curiosity by encouraging each child to ...
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, a pioneer school in the progressive education movement in the United States. The original University Elementary School was founded in Chicago in 1896 by American educator John Dewey as a research and demonstration centre for the Department of Pedagogy at the University of Chicago.
Contact Us. Facts at a Glance. The University of Chicago Labratory School. 1362 E. 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637. P 773-702-9450 F 773-702-7455. Facebook. Twitter.
High Schools, grades 9–12. Common learning spaces used by all grade levels. Gordon Parks Arts Hall. Sunny and Kovler Gyms. Judd Hall. Campus Visits. There are currently no tours scheduled. Visit Lab - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Tour Judd Hall. Within Lab's 615,000 square feet of space (that's about 11 football fields of indoor space), students take full advantage of facilities which include: On the Historic Campus, 100 classrooms located throughout the five distinct (but connected) three- and four-story buildings and a gym complex. At Earl Shapiro Hall, 35 classrooms ...
Behind it all is the teacher’s belief in the child’s capacity and motivation to figure out the world and the desire to represent their ideas. Children arrive at Lab’s doorstep eager to get involved. Teachers respond with programs that support this drive for understanding, autonomy, and competence. Classrooms are designed so that a child ...
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provide an experience-centered, rigorous and well-rounded education for a diverse community. The Laboratory Schools are home to the youngest members of the University of Chicago's academic community. At Lab, we ignite and nurture an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
