Are you a new teacher and nervous about your first year teaching? Here are a few tips and tricks to help make your first year go as smoothly as possible. If you’ve been teaching for years, this list might be a helpful refresher or a resource for you as you support some of the new […]
At Concept Schools we get a little bit excited about all things related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We always keep an eye out on what’s going on in STEM in the news. Each week we will share what we think is awesome and worth learning about. There are many more amazing things […]
At Concept Schools we get a little bit excited about all things related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We always keep an eye out on what’s going on in STEM in the news. Each week we will share what we think is awesome and worth learning about. There are many more amazing things […]
It’s easy to take light for granted, but Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) wants to show us the importance of the Sun this summer. This nationwide campaign will largely impact STEM education, especially those in underserved areas without the resources to take advantage of the solar eclipse’s learning opportunities. Building on the Eclipse Education Program […]
At Concept Schools we get a little bit excited about all things related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We always keep an eye out on what’s going on in STEM in the news. Each week we will share what we think is awesome and worth learning about. There are many more amazing things […]
As parents, keeping our children engaged and learning throughout the summer is an important task. Important as it is, it can also feel a bit challenging, so here is a list for you and your kiddos this summer. On it, you’ll find 10 fun-filled STEM activities to keep your kids learning all summer-long. Which activity […]
At Concept Schools we get a little bit excited about all things related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We always keep an eye out on what’s going on in STEM in the news. Each week we will share what we think is awesome and worth learning about. There are many more amazing things […]
Get It Done and Get It Won! One of the toughest jobs as a parent is to get children to focus, stick to a task, and get it done. As children, part of their job is to be highly distractable, instant gratification seekers, and eager to find ways to get around the task at hand. […]
Chicago Magazine, a monthly magazine published by Tribune Publishing that concentrates on human-interest stories in and around Chicago, recently released its annual report of the 2016 Best Public Schools in the Chicagoland area. Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA), a public charter high school managed by Concept Schools, earned the second highest ranking in […]
STEM City 2016 was a “STEM-TAC-U-LAR” success! Friday, May 27th at the Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago, over 150 students from Concept Schools’ four campuses in Chicago participated in the first annual event. Parents, teachers and community members were on hand to support and cheer on our future scientists, mathematicians, engineers, spoken word artists and […]