Barry Rodgers

We are fortunate to have Winnetka’s leading environmental steward as our keynote speaker at The Skokie School for Earth Day 2022. Liz shared how our actions matter and how we can make a meaningful difference in the world. #WE36 #Earthday

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is here at SXSW EDU speaking about the importance of elevating student voice in school improvement. The panel features three inspiring students from Austin. #WE36 #SXSWEDU

We are awed and inspired by the work of our 7th and 8th grade students in tackling climate change and sustainability. Students presented projects on topics such as Earth Week, composting, waste reduction, water filtration, and lesson activities for younger students. #WE36 #PBL

1st graders opened their farm stands and quickly had eager 4th grade customers. It was great to see their creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit at work. #we36

Hour of code has begun! Students are actively exploring computer science in multiple ways. #WE36 #hourofcode

Students at the Skokie School are using Minecraft Education to build an understanding of the social pyramids and constructs of ancient Egypt. Learning by doing + technology = Progressive Ed 2.0. #WE36 #minecraftedu

D36 Staff task force members are reenvisioning the 5-8 student experience and transition to high school using design thinking. #WE36

Washburne D36 teachers engaging in good work connected to our new Portrait of a Graduate qualities for all students: Empathetic, Resilient, Global Citizen, Effective Communicator, Lifelong Learner, Collaborative, Creative Problem Solver. #WE36

Winnetka D36 educators learning together with Cultivating Emotional Resilience author and expert Elena Aguilar.

Winnetka D36 Summer Institute, Being Well and Well Being. Thank you teachers and presenters for sharing your gifts and talents over two days as we explored the important SEL ideas of positive psychology and building resilient learners. #WE36

Greeley students were treated to an incredible Beatles concert by a band of our parents. This capped off a study of the Fab Four conducted this year at Greeley. What a great way to wrap up the year. Here comes the sun! #WE36

Thanks to Annie Fetter, math superstar for leading notice and wonder activities in math. Skokie School students solving real world problems. Celebrating international women in mathematics day. #MFannie, #We36, #mathgals

Skokie School students created a pop up Museum of Culture complete with multimedia and original artifacts. Inquiry approach helps students learn about themselves and the world. #we36

Students at Washburne School are taking on the Sludge Challenge. High levels of engagement and scientific inquiry as student’s solve for the unknown ingredients. Hi fives and chest bumps akin to a last second buzzer beater happened upon their breakthrough discovery. #we36

Winnetka teachers living inquiry at the Illinois Holocaust museum. Hexagonal thinking bring out the power of student ideas and making a meaningful difference in the world. #WE36

Congratulations to the students of Hubbard Woods and Mr. Burleson for directing and producing our Student Film Festival of student created stop motion movies. The critics all agree, this show is awesome! #WE36