GCE Lab School

GCE Lab School GCE is a high school for 21st-century thinkers, innovators, creators, dreamers, and achievers. We’ We teach to the world’s most pressing problems.

Global Citizenship Experience (GCE) Lab School doesn’t teach to the test. Every course is structured around a globally relevant question, and every week students leave the classroom to engage with non-profit, business, and civic leaders who challenge them to question their assumptions about the world around them. Over the course of 4 years, GCE graduates will have participated in hundreds of field

experiences and two internships, gaining exposure to a wide range of jobs and career prospects. At GCE, we are intentional about socioeconomic and racial diversity in our community and curriculum because we know that differences in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences create a rich learning environment. We activate citizenship through a culture that fosters authentic collaboration, where every voice matters and everyone has a seat at the table. We believe that GCE is the change the world needs now. Our approach focused on real-world learning is a strong foundation for ensuring both academic rigor and the future-ready skills graduates will need to lead and thrive in our complex and innovation-hungry world. At GCE, we know that when students understand the “why” behind their learning, they become more engaged. When they believe their voice matters, they start to care about the world around them, take agency in their learning, and become global citizens.

With very heavy hearts, on June 16, 2023, the Board of Directors of GCE Lab School made the decision to close the school...
07/07/2023

With very heavy hearts, on June 16, 2023, the Board of Directors of GCE Lab School made the decision to close the school permanently.

With current economic factors influencing donations, enrollment, tuition revenue, and operating costs, GCE has experienced an unfortunate and untenable financial position. Under these circumstances and with funding options exhausted, the Board did not see a viable solution that would ensure all of our students receive a quality high school experience.

GCE was a special place that celebrated each student for who they are and helped each live into their best self. We have many stories of unbelievable transformation. We hope you all continue to carry the spark of curiosity, your belief that all voices matter in our pursuit of peace, and the knowledge that you have the power to help your communities and our world become a better place for all.

🙌 Big thanks to Deloitte for sharing their Business Chemistry workshop with our students and teachers, helping us under...
06/09/2023

🙌 Big thanks to Deloitte for sharing their Business Chemistry workshop with our students and teachers, helping us understand others' perspectives and their value so we can excel in our work together. We're grateful to have such supportive partners.

The Drama class at GCE situates the study of theater in issues of equity and social justice. Who better to help bring to...
05/02/2023

The Drama class at GCE situates the study of theater in issues of equity and social justice. Who better to help bring together these important themes with the art of storytelling than Golden Globe winner, playwright, educator, activist, and actress Regina Taylor ? Regina was on campus to share with students her path from a young black woman in the South to the many roles on the big and small screens that explored issues of race and gender and how those issues affect life on and off the screen. Everyone should go learn more about Regina’s projects right now: https://gcelab.school/3NxoDmX.

Sometimes hands-on learning means getting your hands dirty. As part of GCE"s Global Resources sequence, students in the ...
05/02/2023

Sometimes hands-on learning means getting your hands dirty. As part of GCE"s Global Resources sequence, students in the Food class study ecology, chemistry, and genetics in order to understand the food cycle. Today, we're testing nutrients in soil to see how it all begins.

is coming to an end, but we must continue to actively think about our planet and how we can protect it every day. Clim...
04/23/2023

is coming to an end, but we must continue to actively think about our planet and how we can protect it every day. Climate change is a long-term problem that requires immediate action. We must embrace the small efforts that affect global change together. To quote the GCE Environmentalist Club, "Nature is all we are." 🌎💚

Happy ! Join us in taking a stand to Invest In Our Planet and support the Earth Bill. The Earth Bill is an incredible i...
04/22/2023

Happy ! Join us in taking a stand to Invest In Our Planet and support the Earth Bill. The Earth Bill is an incredible initiative that can help our planet and create a better future for generations to come. Visit https://gcelab.school/41LwcuV to send a letter to your Representative and make your voice heard. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍

03/13/2023

Who Am I? is a 9th-grade humanities class in GCE Lab School's Global Context series.

From the Teacher:
This specific project was created for students to imagine what a better world might be for their identity. I think giving students an opportunity to create visual models elevates the student's writing ability. They're more invested in the writing because of their visual representation of it. The students are challenged with grappling and understanding a multiplicity of identities, including their own.

Guiding Question:
How will I investigate my Self to know who I am?

Course Description:
The Who Am I? Course is a journey into your Self, your beliefs, origins, fears, and hopes— pursued through philosophical discussions, self-reflections, historical investigations, and diverse field experiences. Specifically, the course challenges your perceptions of Truth, Memory, Doubt, and Belief.

Learn more about GCE's curriculum at https://gcelabschool.org/our-approach/curriculum/pbl-courses/

9th- and 12th-grade GCE students met with the design team from PepsiCo Design & Innovation to participate in a design ch...
03/05/2023

9th- and 12th-grade GCE students met with the design team from PepsiCo Design & Innovation to participate in a design challenge hosted at and facilitated by the instructional team at @
mobilemakerschicago . The event was an exercise in problem-solving and prototyping and an opportunity to learn about career pathways in product and brand design. Thanks to this incredible team for reinforcing the value of .

Embracing recycled materials and humble tools, students in Students in Light, Sound, and Time investigate the anatomy of...
03/01/2023

Embracing recycled materials and humble tools, students in Students in Light, Sound, and Time investigate the anatomy of a guitar by building their own diddly bows.

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