D35 on the Go

D35 On the Go, Episode #25: PTO Spotlight: Enhancing Education Beyond the Classroom

In this episode, Dr. Wang speaks with Lauren Kase, one of our PTO co-presidents, and Sarah Elsasser,​​​​​​​​ Chair of The Power of Partnership 2025 Appeal. During our conversation, we will discuss:

• The role of the PTO in D35
• Examples of opportunities the PTO funds
• How you can get involved with and support the PTO

Interested in learning more? Visit https://glencoepto.membershiptoolkit.com/

Contribute to the PTO Annual Appeal here.

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In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Miller, a highly revered parenting expert. Jennifer has been a regular contributor to NBC Education Nation’s parent toolkit and has contributed articles and interviews to publications such as The Washington Post, Parent Magazine, and the Huffington Post. She has a masters degree with a focus on social and emotional development from University of Illinois Chicago. She is also an author…her book Confident Parents, Confident Kids is available in stores and she is in the process of writing her second book.

During this conversation, you will learn more about:

• Jennifer’s work with parents, children, and educators.
• The structure of her family newsletter that will be available for all D35 families
• How to start the year fresh in your family 

Interested in learning more? Take a moment to listen to the webinar we hosted, during which Jennifer already begins to share some valuable parenting tips!

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• Central’s integrated arts offerings
• How the arts add to our students’ experience in D35
• Experiences your children can look forward to in these programs

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In this episode, we are joined by Amy Holaday, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, who is also a leader in our work with instructional technology. During our conversation, we will discuss:

• Our philosophy about instructional technology in the district
• The work we are doing as a district to ensure intentional and purposeful use of technology in classrooms
• Our tech practices in D35 and their connection to Jonathan Haidt’s call to action for schools in The Anxious Generation

Resources: 

• Away for the Day parent letter

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In this episode, we hear from West Teachers Courtney Orosz and Katie Doherty to discuss the power of reading aloud with children (no matter their age)! Our discussion includes:

• The value of reading aloud in the classroom
• Ways in which you can incorporate reading aloud in your home
• How reading aloud can support your child in perspective taking

Resources: 

• Resource shared at West Family Literacy Night with ways parents can support at home during read aloud
• Dumpling Soup picture book discussed in the episode
• The Dunderheads picture book discussed in the episode
• The Thing About Georgie novel discussed in the episode
• Tomas and the Library Lady picture book discussed in the episode

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• Additional information on student clubs
• Club offerings in D35
• How clubs can support students in feeling a sense of belonging at school
• We will also hear directly from several students about their experiences with clubs.

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In this episode, Dr. Wang is joined by Dr. David Yeager, acclaimed developmental psychologist and author of the recently published book, “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.” Dr. Yeager is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and worked closely with Carol Dweck and her research on growth mindset. Dr. Yeager and Dr. Wang will discuss:

• Current misconceptions about adolescents
• How to embrace the mentor mindset when working with young people
• Strategies that will support adults in communicating with youth in a way that they can hear us

Resources: 

• FAN website with Dr. Yeager’s FAN Talk

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As we look forward to the 2024-25 school year, we have planned an exciting lineup of parent engagement opportunities for the Glencoe community. During this episode, Dr. Wang and Betty Weir, Director of Professional Learning, discuss:

• The learning opportunities you have to look forward to in the upcoming school year.
• The process that we use to plan parent engagement in D35
• Family Night gatherings to put on your calendar so you can save the date!

Resources: 

• D35 2024-2025 Parent Engagement Calendar
• Enhancing the Partnership Between School and Home

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As we enter summer, our teachers have supported students with making plans for summer reading. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Amy Stewart, District Literacy Specialist, and Michelle Gonzalez, Central Reading Specialist, to discuss ways parents can support their children with reading over the summer. Enjoy information on:

• Research behind the value of summer reading
• Tools parents can utilize to support student reading motivation 
• Ideas for great books to read and share

Summer Reading Note & Ideas/Links-2024

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It seems to be the #1 topic on parents’ and teachers’ minds…how are smartphones impacting our children? In this episode, Dr. Wang speaks with a Glencoe parent about what we are noticing and wondering when it comes to our children’s phone usage. 

Topics addressed will include:

• The interactions parents and educators are noticing our children have via phones
• Recent research and articles presenting ideas about this topic
• Ways we can support our children and each other in living a balanced life

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