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March
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High School Open House for Grades 9-12

Join us for a high school open house like no other.

Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 11:00 am

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The traditional approach to education, with heavy emphasis on standardized tests and siloed subjects, does not prepare students for our changing world. At GCE, students experience their education.

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What’s happening now. Reflections, News, and Announcements

Protesting Censorship – An Equality Online Installation

For the third Equality Action Project, GCE Seniors investigated the following guiding question: How do people approach censorship?  Here’s the scenario students were challenged with: The Museum of Contemporary Arts…

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From Lake to Potable- A H20 Online Installation

For the second H20 Action Project, GCE Freshman investigated the following guiding question: How prepared are you in case of a water crisis?  Here’s the scenario students were challenged with: …

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Welcome to Fall Final Presentations, 2013!

GCE is hosting its first round of Final Presentations this year — and we hope you have a wonderful time exploring the student work, both in the real and in…

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Your Mass is Critical – Ride on Friday (Oct 25)

what & why?Join hundreds of other Chicago-area cyclists, transit advocates, anarchists and ghouls this Friday, October 25th for the monthly Critical Mass bike ride. The October ride is especially festive…

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Creation Stories – A Stories Online Installation

For the second Stories Action Project, GCE Sophomore students investigated the following guiding question: How do you visualize stories of creation?  Here’s the scenario students were challenged with: Creation lies…

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“I Have a Dream” Speeches – an Online Installation

For the second Argument Action Project, GCE Juniors students investigated the following guiding question: What is the most persuasive way to share your dreams? Here’s the scenario students were challenged…

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