Great day introducing our younger students to AVID by using our middle and high school AVID students!

Saw this on a wall in one of buildings today and had this thought. We focus so much on teaching children to practice kindness, but how many adults do you know need a refresher?

I’ve been waiting for this day to come e all summer! Welcome back to our @Harvard50 educators for what I hope is an amazing year for both our staff and especially our students! #harvardrising

It’s been awhile since I’ve been the “new learner,” but taking in as much as I can at ⁦@AVID4College⁩ summer Chicago session.

When establishing my vision for leadership I always lean on Fullan’s Coherence work to establish a strong foundation for the work ahead of us. @HarvardD50 #EdLeadership

I wanted you to see this FlipBook learningforward.org/journal/… The work of Cary D26 educators is highlighted in this June edition!

Spring Break Message 2025 youtu.be/YI2BrXDbLK0?si=-lqJ… via @YouTube

I totally forgot to post the awesome “Pi” day celebration pictures from @DeerPathCary on Friday! The kids loved it! @CarySD26 #caryforward

Statement Concerning USDE: ISBE has not received any formal communication from leadership at the U.S. Department of Education or guidance.   ISBE received an informal communication from a career employee indicating that the entire State and Grantee Relations (SGR) office has been reduced. This office provides guidance and support that helps Illinois and other states receive federal funding. The employee said there was no guidance on how to ensure the state continues receiving payments for programs.   This is the extent of the information ISBE has available at the moment and it is deeply concerned about the potential implications. ISBE will be seeking clarity from senior officials at the U.S. Department of Education to help give families and students information they deserve to know about the $3.56 billion in federal funding we expect to receive in fiscal year 2025.

Engaging with the business community is an important part of strengthening our community partnerships as Goal #4 of our strategic plan. @carygrove @CarySD26 @VillageofCary #caryforward

Adopted materials are only a teacher’s tool, not the blueprint for learning and instruction. @CarySD26

Giving yourself grace and speaking to yourself with kindness are important skills for every educator to have in their toolkit. Here are some examples of how compassionate self-talk might look or sound in the classroom. bit.ly/41J5y6o #SEL #TeacherTips #K12

💪 How can you feel more secure letting go of control in your classroom while making the shift to student-led? Establish and maintain a respectful learning environment with these 8️⃣ Respectful Routines. #edchat #k12

At our board meeting Monday, it was amazing to see the work of our teachers and students linking learning to real world problems such as helping those in need, supporting peers through art, and exploring careers such as becoming a patent attorney! @cjhdragons @CarySD26

The National Center for School-University Partnerships embraces improvement science in its bridge-building #PL efforts. By working together to fill gaps in expertise and capacity, all educational stakeholders can craft a culture of shared responsibility.

Our 8th graders put animal adaptations to the test by designing camouflaged moths and hiding them around the room. Staff became moth hunters, searching high and low—but some moths were so well-hidden, we couldn’t find them all! #Proud2BeD26 @cjhdragons

Never stop learning and reflecting. Thank you @MchenryNow for hosting the viewing of Great Migrations as a part of Black History Month. @CarySD26 #caryforward #BlackHistoryMonth2025

Great day in @CarySD26! We engaged principals in curriculum based professional learning as we refine and build our capacity for walkthroughs! @LearningForward #curriculumbased #caryforward

We are capable of so much more when we learning together #learnfwd24 @LearningForward