Lighthouse 112

Lighthouse 112

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Lighthouse 112 episodes

  • AASA Digital Consortium - Student Experiences - Bio Tech - Wilson County, TN (Nashville area)

    One of the professional groups to which I belong and have a leadership role is the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). The AASA offers leadership support to superintendents and school district leaders around the USA and in Canada. One of the leadership development cohorts in which I have participated and for which I serve as the national co-director, is the Digital Consortium. The July 2019 visit was to the Nashville, TN area of Wilson County. There we toured a brand new middle school (state of the art), we met with the leaders of the Chamber of Commerce, and we interacted with teachers and students. In this podcast we're meeting with high school seniors and we're discussing their Bio-Tech coursework and pathways and the impact that this innovative programming has had on them and their futures.

    The purpose of the AASA Digital Consortium is to support school district administrators as they scale successful models in support of engaging, effective learning experiences using digital media in order to be the leading national voice for digital innovation in our nation’s public schools. 

    Focus Areas:

    • Experience innovation in schools, technology, and industry partnerships
    • Engage/observe best practice in digital leadership
    • Reinforce purpose and outcomes for the Digital Consortium
    • Advance AASA’s goal to reinforce equity for all students

      • Essential Questions:

      1. How do your programs prepare students to be successful in their local and/or global economy?
      2. How can technology pair with the concept of personalized learning to change teaching and learning in our schools?
      3. How can opportunities to innovate for both children and adults strengthen the local economy?
        4. 16 min
      4. 7th Grade Student Impact Projects
        In our District student voice matters! Listen to 7th grade students share their topics for independently chosen research topics that can impact their community. Student voice, student impact — this is what we’re all about in District 112. Inspire...Innovate...Engage
        18 min
      5. Student Voice on the Modern Learning Committee
        In this episode of Lighthouse 112, I asked student committee members about their experiences on the North Shore School District 112 Modern Learning Committee. Earlier this year the District formed a Modern Learning Committee , the purpose of this committee is to guide and inform the decision-making process of District 112 regarding the integration of technology to leverage learning for all students, ensuring that graduates of North Shore School District 112 develop the skills and knowledge in order to be college, life, and career ready. The Vision for the Modern Learning Committee is to inform and recommend actions and decisions for District 112 regarding the integration of technology and professional development. The Portrait of a 112 Graduate will be unveiled on August 6, 2019, at the Board of Education Meeting.
        16 min
      6. Best Practice Awards for Green Bay and Red Oak

        The Eighteenth Annual APS Best Practice Initiatives showcases outstanding school and community programs and the educators demonstrating leadership and creativity in promoting the inclusion of all learners. This year we're thrilled that the APS at NSSED honors two District 112 schools and programs as Best Practice programs. We celebrate innovation in learning, advocacy, partnership, recreation and social integration. Best Practice Awards recognize outstanding school and community initiatives that bring together students of all abilities to learn, play, create or socialize. The NSSED Association of Parents & Staff (APS) honored The Outdoor Classroom at Green Bay School and Inclusion in the Round Red Oak School. This podcast episode shares the audio presentations from Green Bay and Red Oak.

        25 min
      7. District 112 WE DAY Illinois
        In this episode of Lighthouse 112, hear the voices of students, principals, teachers, and community activist leaders of WE Day. District 112 has hundreds of students in more than half of the schools participate in WE schools. We are proud of our focus on social justice inspired student leadership and service learning.
        17 min
      8. Proyecto Ciudadano - Project Citizen in Spanish and English

        Civics education in North Shore School District 112 takes many forms. This year the long-standing Project Citizen programming was brought from Elm Place to Edgewood and Northwood. This year's first ever Spanish language public policy review took place this year! In this podcast we're sharing civics education coming to life from Northwood Jr. High School's 6th grade social studies engagement in authentic public policy review and inquiry in both English and Spanish!

        19 min
      9. Innovation Learning - Information about the new Before and After School Care for the District

        In 2019-20, North Shore School District 112 will offer before care starting at 6:00am and after care ending at 6:00pm at all seven of the District's K-5 elementary schools! In this episode, Dr. Lubelfeld spends some time with Brett and Dixie of Innovation Learning discussing questions posed by members of the PTO (parent teacher organization) president's council at a recent meeting. Learn about registration, the parent advisory committee, and more!

        19 min
      10. Civics education in action — excerpts from 6th grade social studies at Edgewood Middle School
        For more than 20 years North Shore School District 112 middle School students have participated in the Center for Civic Education Project Citizen program. In this episode listen to student presentations and reflections in a simulated legislative hearing on proposed public policy. From their website: “Project Citizen is an interdisciplinary curricular program for middle, secondary, and post-secondary students, youth organizations, and adult groups that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps participants learn how to monitor and influence public policy. In the process, they develop support for democratic values and principles, tolerance, and feelings of political efficacy.”
        21 min
      11. An Interview with District 112 Chief Financial Officer Chris Wildman

        In this episode of Lighthouse 112, District 112 Chief Financial Officer Chris Wildman shares a bit about his personal story and the operations of the District. Chris shares what he is most proud of this year and what he's working on for next year. Chris also shares some awards and recognitions that his leadership has yielded in the proud stewardship of the DIstrict finances and operations. Finally, Chris shares how he stays current and at the front edge of leadership in school finance.

        13 min

      About Lighthouse 112

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      This podcast is from the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112, a Pk-8 public school district in northeast Illinois. It is a source of information about the school district, its leadership, its teachers, its students, and its community. It is another source of updates and an additional source of news regarding the changing narrative of public education. Inspire...Innovate...Engage

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