Silver Lining Relections

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James Rondeau Leads Expansion of Art Institute of Chicago Contemporary Collection

Under the stewardship of James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago has intensified efforts to broaden and deepen its contemporary collection, positioning the museum as a leading center for art of the late 20th and 21st centuries. The initiative emphasizes strategic acquisitions, high-profile gifts, and partnerships that reflect both geographic diversity and the voices of underrepresented artists. Museum leadership has prioritized works...

A Quaker Inspired Framework for Rigorous, Inclusive Education

Crissy Caceres, head of Brooklyn Friends School, outlined the institution’s pedagogical approach in a recent presentation that emphasized inquiry-driven learning rooted in Quaker values. Administrators described a curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, ethical leadership and civic responsibility across grade levels. Crissy Caceres said the pedagogy centers on student agency and experiential opportunities, with classrooms...