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10/4/2019
As a high school educator for 35 years and a father of three, I know firsthand the challenges parents and guardians can face in raising teenagers. I also know it is empowering to have access to information and practical tips from experts and those who have faced these same challenges while raising and educating teens.
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9/6/19
Connecting with the world around us
One of the many reasons I am #D230Proud is the way our staff finds unique ways to connect students with the world around us. The purpose of those connections may vary - to show appreciation for individuals who sacrifice to protect us all, or to connect the concepts they learn in class to real world events, or to help students find their voice and share their experiences and for us to learn from them. In the end, the experiences broaden students' perspectives and help them see how they fit in this world. Below are three great examples from our schools. -
8/16/2019
What an amazing start to the 2019-20 school year! The energy began with New Teacher Orientation, continued through Institute Days, and is certainly going strong on students' first days of school!
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5/31/2019
WOW! What a Board meeting that was last night. We celebrated so many varied stories of students and staff creativity and passion. It's truly awe-inspiring to see the ways they are expressing themselves and committing themselves passionately to what brings them joy!
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5/10/2019
This week we celebrate all staff in our schools who make a difference. In each of our roles, we impact the stories of our students and colleagues. I am grateful to call each of you a colleague.
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4/26/2019
Last night's School Board meeting was jam-packed as they honored some outstanding students, said farewell to Board President Rick Nogal as he retires from the Board, seated new Board members following the election and elected new officers.
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3/15/2019
I was absolutely floored by the amazing talent of the Symphonic Bands from each of our high schools during the District 230 Band Showcase held at Wentz Hall on the North Central College campus Wednesday night.
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3/8/2019
Sportsmanship, friendship and competition were on full display during the SWSC Special Games!
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2/22/2019
Students share candid thoughts during Student Advisory visits; exciting learning in action
