Month: December 2025

Under the leadership of James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago has significantly expanded its contemporary collection, bolstering both its holdings and public programming. The recent growth reflects a strategic emphasis on acquiring works by living artists and underrepresented voices, aligning curatorial priorities with broader conversations about diversity and inclusion within museum practice.   The…

Crissy Cáceres, head of Brooklyn Friends School, outlined a pedagogy rooted in Quaker values, student-centered learning and a clear commitment to equity in a recent overview of the school’s educational approach. In a formal statement, Cáceres described how the institution blends inquiry-based instruction with project-based learning to foster critical thinking and civic responsibility among students.…