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![Meet Sam Gerlach, Innovation Space Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642531094/benchmarkschoolorg/dpeykkphnhyb02t6rxal/SamG.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642531094/benchmarkschoolorg/dpeykkphnhyb02t6rxal/SamG.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642531094/benchmarkschoolorg/dpeykkphnhyb02t6rxal/SamG.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642531094/benchmarkschoolorg/dpeykkphnhyb02t6rxal/SamG.jpg","width":1000}])
We welcome Mr. Sam Gerlach, Benchmark's first Innovation Space Teacher.
![Swarthmore Students Learn at Benchmark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639504386/benchmarkschoolorg/fmlyycpbt3ay1owohclv/corzineclassupdated.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639504386/benchmarkschoolorg/fmlyycpbt3ay1owohclv/corzineclassupdated.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639504386/benchmarkschoolorg/fmlyycpbt3ay1owohclv/corzineclassupdated.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639504386/benchmarkschoolorg/fmlyycpbt3ay1owohclv/corzineclassupdated.jpg","width":1086}])
Benchmark has a partnership with Swarthmore College's education department and hosted five general ed students. We spoke to George Corzine, who observed in 5th grade, on his last day.
![Student artists pose outdoors with their four artworks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635869812/benchmarkschoolorg/jkdorxtbwdyiqqjwigfz/BenchmarkBroudyart7fullgroup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1635869812/benchmarkschoolorg/jkdorxtbwdyiqqjwigfz/BenchmarkBroudyart7fullgroup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1635869812/benchmarkschoolorg/jkdorxtbwdyiqqjwigfz/BenchmarkBroudyart7fullgroup.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1635869812/benchmarkschoolorg/jkdorxtbwdyiqqjwigfz/BenchmarkBroudyart7fullgroup.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1635869812/benchmarkschoolorg/jkdorxtbwdyiqqjwigfz/BenchmarkBroudyart7fullgroup.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1635869812/benchmarkschoolorg/jkdorxtbwdyiqqjwigfz/BenchmarkBroudyart7fullgroup.jpg","width":2200}])
Benchmark students collaborated with parent and artist Dori Desautel Broudy to make art for the newly opened Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity in North Philadelphia.
![Masks students on laptops on the waterfall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629997820/benchmarkschoolorg/mfwys6tkmc37ymrkajgh/kidsonwaterfallwmaskslaptops.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629997820/benchmarkschoolorg/mfwys6tkmc37ymrkajgh/kidsonwaterfallwmaskslaptops.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629997820/benchmarkschoolorg/mfwys6tkmc37ymrkajgh/kidsonwaterfallwmaskslaptops.jpg","width":607}])
Read our 2021-2022 COVID Procedures.
![Benchmark School front entrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":1000}])
Benchmark is delighted to welcome new faculty and staff to our school for the upcoming school year.
![Transforming Futures for 50 Years: Benchmark School in the 2010s]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623345130/benchmarkschoolorg/gfynfqy5xgreqfq1gob6/thumbnail2010s.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623345130/benchmarkschoolorg/gfynfqy5xgreqfq1gob6/thumbnail2010s.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623345130/benchmarkschoolorg/gfynfqy5xgreqfq1gob6/thumbnail2010s.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623345130/benchmarkschoolorg/gfynfqy5xgreqfq1gob6/thumbnail2010s.png","width":950}])
We have reached the final installment of our video celebration of Benchmark's 50th Anniversary.
![Graduation 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623344726/benchmarkschoolorg/dchbsijrgostlo65xpvv/gradboys1000px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623344726/benchmarkschoolorg/dchbsijrgostlo65xpvv/gradboys1000px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623344726/benchmarkschoolorg/dchbsijrgostlo65xpvv/gradboys1000px.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623344726/benchmarkschoolorg/dchbsijrgostlo65xpvv/gradboys1000px.jpg","width":1000}])
On Saturday, June 5, we had the honor of graduating of the Class of 2021!
![Webinar Recording: Coming Out of COVID]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622217467/benchmarkschoolorg/ipj6jn138htqqjlhcrzf/panelistscreenstill.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622217467/benchmarkschoolorg/ipj6jn138htqqjlhcrzf/panelistscreenstill.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622217467/benchmarkschoolorg/ipj6jn138htqqjlhcrzf/panelistscreenstill.png","width":622}])
Hear tips on how to help kids socialize again, how to support kids with anxiety, what to do about screen time, how kids should best spend their summer, what to look out for with COVID and vaccine effects, and much more.
![Transforming Futures for 50 Years: Benchmark School in the 2000s]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620146390/benchmarkschoolorg/iuevmixhyt12gsoavrvo/2000sstillwithplay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620146390/benchmarkschoolorg/iuevmixhyt12gsoavrvo/2000sstillwithplay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620146390/benchmarkschoolorg/iuevmixhyt12gsoavrvo/2000sstillwithplay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1620146390/benchmarkschoolorg/iuevmixhyt12gsoavrvo/2000sstillwithplay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1620146390/benchmarkschoolorg/iuevmixhyt12gsoavrvo/2000sstillwithplay.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620146390/benchmarkschoolorg/iuevmixhyt12gsoavrvo/2000sstillwithplay.jpg","width":1920}])
Our video celebration of Benchmark's 50th Anniversary continues!
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