Mentorship is the single most important commitment we can make to our kids. ~Devorah Heitner There is clear research to show that when schools and families partner, children flourish. Over the course of the last two years, PSD 107 has…
Mentorship is the single most important commitment we can make to our kids. ~Devorah Heitner There is clear research to show that when schools and families partner, children flourish. Over the course of the last two years, PSD 107 has…
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive. ~Elbert Hubbard This week I had the awesome experience of shadowing a 6th grade student for her entire school day. The goal of this exercise was…
The heart and soul of school culture is what people believe, the assumptions they make about how school works. ~Thomas Sergiovanni Earlier this month I had the privilege of addressing the staff at our January 9 institute day. The…
A goal without a plan is just a wish. ~Jeff Rich In a previous blog post, I discussed our new process for creating a long-term strategic plan to move our district from great to greater. In that post I outlined…
Dream it. Wish it. Do it! As January’s icy grip takes hold, there are several things that we have come to expect. As Chicagoans we are preparing for at least another eight weeks of winter. We also know that in…
The best way to predict the future is to create it. ~Peter Drucker Over the past several months, a dedicated group of teachers, parents, students, community members, and Board of Education members have been working with administration to draft a…
Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now. ~Alan Lakein Earlier this month, the District launched a community-based committee with the charge of developing a long-term strategic plan. Because this committee’s…
Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now. ~Alan Lakein As we welcome a new school year, it is important to set priorities and goals that will sustain us throughout the…
Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end. ~Robin Sharma One of the things I love about working in schools is the cyclical nature of the school year. At the beginning of each school…
The best leaders understand that their leadership ability is a never ending work in progress. These leaders seek out opportunities to learn and challenge their own beliefs and perspectives. As I strive to be the best leader I can for…
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