The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools are home to the youngest members of the University of Chicago’s academic community. We ignite and nurture an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence. We value learning experientially, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity. As the nation’s first laboratory school, Lab was founded by the “father of progressive education” John Dewey. Our legacy is built on a commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional education, shaping the future of learning, and fostering a community where intellectual curiosity thrives.