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Join Superintendent Mike Lubelfeld as he unveils the exciting new Strategic Change Agenda for North Shore School District 112! Learn about the collaborative journey involving students, staff, and the community that shaped our future. Discover our mission, vision, and core values, and get a sneak peek into our three key goals: Student Success and Well-being, Relationships and Partnerships, and Attracting and Retaining Quality Staff. Tune in to hear how we're inspiring minds, shaping the future, and engaging our community.

n this episode of the Lighthouse 112 podcast, Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld discusses the recent Illinois Report Card, celebrating the achievements of North Shore School District 112. He highlights the exemplary designations earned by three schools and delves into the metrics used to assess school performance, including academic growth and proficiency. The conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, equity in education, and community engagement, showcasing the district's commitment to enhancing student outcomes.takeaways Three schools in District 112 earned the Exemplary designation. The Illinois Report Card provides a comprehensive view of school performance. Growth in student performance is a key focus for the district. District 112 ranks in the 84th percentile for English language arts. Chronic absenteeism is a significant factor in school designations. The district is committed to closing achievement gaps among student groups. Community engagement plays a vital role in student success. Data-driven decisions are essential for educational improvement. The district is on a continuous journey for improvement. Future updates will be shared at the December 17th school board meeting.

Welcome to the North Shore School District 112 Podcast. I'm Mike Lubelfeld, your superintendent, and with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Monica Schroeder, we are we're celebrating the close of another dynamic school year filled with significant achievements and heartwarming community spirit. Let's dive into the remarkable milestones and stories from each of our schools and our district at large. Highlights from the school principals and messages from Mike & Monica! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-lubelfeld/message

We're kicking off the 2024 calendar year in North Shore School District 112! Get updates about the Long-Range Facilities Plan, construction, curriculum, new reading materials, before- and after-school care, hiring for the 2024-2025 school year, safety and security, and Dr. Lubelfeld's themes for 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-lubelfeld/message

Name: Michael LubelfeldCurrent title: Superintendent of SchoolsCurrent Organisation: North Shore School District 112Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was an assistant superintendent, a middle school principal, a middle school associate principal, and a middle school social studies teacher. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, and Highwood, IL north of Chicago. The district contains 10 elementary schools with 4000 students. Lubelfeld earned his Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University of Chicago, where his published dissertation was on Effective Instruction in Middle School Social Studies. He is also on the adjunct faculty at Loyola University and National Louis University in the Department of Educational Leadership.Mike was awarded the 2021 Administration and Supervision Distinguished Alumni Award from Loyola University of Chicago School of Education. Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around the state, nation, and world, and he is active in leadership development with state and national associations. He has led aspiring superintendent workshops in Illinois and across the nation. He can be found on Twitter at @mikelubelfeld, and he co-moderates #suptchat - the monthly superintendent educational chat on Twitter. He co-authored the 2017 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today and the 2018 Rowman & Littlefield book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable, and the 2021 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development. His latest book, the Unfinished Teacher: Becoming the Next Version of Yourself will be out fall 2023. Mike and his wife Stephanie have two children and they live in suburban Chicago.Experienced award winning public school superintendent, published author, national speaker, and adjunct professor with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Skilled in K-12 Education, Policy, Writing, Speaking, Leading, Engagement,Social Media, Blended Learning, Literacy, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, and Educational Technology. Strong education professional with a Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction and an Educational Specialist Ed.S. focused in Educational Administration and Supervision. In 2020 became Associate with Educational Leadership Solutions https://Edls.info (executive searches, strategic planning, coaching & mentoring, data analytics & more).Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illino

Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. is the Superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, IL. Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around the state, nation, and world, and he is active in leadership development with state and national associations. He has led aspiring superintendent workshops in Illinois and across the nation.

At the all-staff institute day on August 23, 2023, Superintendent Lubelfeld welcomed back nearly 600 staff members for another awesome school year in North Shore School District 112. In this episode of Lighthouse 112, we share excerpts from his thank yous and his messages about leadership -- how we are all, and we are each a leader, how the "seeds" we "plant" today will help our students (and society) flourish in the future. While we may not always see the fruits of our labor, each child, every day, deserves our very best! Inspire. Innovate. Engage! #112Leads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-lubelfeld/message

On August 14 in North Shore School District 112, we welcomed nearly 40 new teachers and staff members! This was the first of five days of orientation and onboarding exercises, workshops, and "setting the stage" for an amazing year and career in our District. Superintendent Dr. Lubelfeld & Deputy Superintendent Dr. Schroeder set the stage for the new staff with a welcome! In this Podcast, we share excerpts from their message of welcome, including brief bios of them as individuals, the brief history of District 112, the mission, vision, values, and goals, and why new folks were selected in the manner that they were. Welcome to School Year 2023-2024 to our new staff and thank you for listening to Lighthouse 112! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-lubelfeld/message

Redmond WA police arrest two people at a grocery store and allege the married couple may have been high on cocaine. Toxicology tests are pending but the two people arrested are both elementary school principals in the neighboring North Shore School District of Bothell. Will parents or staff from these two Bothell elementary schools speak out about either of the principals or their prior behavior in light of the cocaine allegation(s)?

In Episode 73 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, (@mikelubelfeld) discuss the story behind the unlearning leader, but one thing that really stuck out in this episode was the idea of Adrenaline Leadership. The idea that who we really are as a leader is defined in some of those most challenging moments...those moments where we have to make decisions we never thought we would ever have to make. Dr. Michael Lubelfeld's journey is an incredible one that led him to be the Superintendent of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112 in Chicago, Illinois. #UUPotential Dedication: Nick Polyak The Unlearning Leader Book⁠ Socials: @mikelubelfeld Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

Dr. Efrain Martinez is an administrator and the host of the Wisdom and Productivity podcast. In this conversation listen as Dr. Martinez talks about learning from those around you. He shares his own journey and the lessons that we can learn from that. He also talks about empathy, discovering and sharing the art that you have within you, and so much more!Topics Discussed:1. Learn how other professions do things. What are things we can takeaway from them? 2. Put yourself in someone else's shoes. 3. Pay attention to how you phrase things. 4. Before you get to the intellect you have to go through the heart - RELATIONSHIPS5. Learn to show yourself and others grace.6. You are the author of your own story so go ahead and write it! ~ Brene Brown7. Treat yourself as if you are someone you care for. 8. Be aware of what you are doing, how you are doing it, and how you are feeling about things.9. Self regulate - how often do you feel anxious and don't do anything about it. 10. Motivation - how do you get yourself motivated. 11. Empathy - Listen to understand.12. Social Skills - How do you get all your knowledge to help people learn.13. Shadow successful people - see how they communicate, body language they use, how they listen. 14. Everyone is in their own land of emotions, struggles, and beliefs. Lead from understanding of where people come from. 15. You do your art, whatever that is for you, because at the end of the day the children in your school will benefit.16. We cannot be better humans if we can't learn from the past. 17. Trauma lives both in the wealth and the poverty. 18. Productivity is your relationship with time. 19. Imagine you were going to give someone advice  - imposter syndrome 48:3020. Book recommendation - 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene21. Life is to short to hold onto jealousy and anger22. Be present and embrace the momentWisdom and Productivity Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-and-productivity-the-podcast/id1553468377Website:https://linktr.ee/wisdomandproductivityTwitter:@EMartinezEdDYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomAndProductivityBio:Efraín Martínez is a father, husband, principal, and podcaster that lives in Chicago, IL. He has 17 years of experience as an educator serving as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in the Chicago Public Schools 299 and currently in North Shore School District 112. He hosts the Wisdom & Productivity podcast, reflecting on life and interviewing luminary figures.

In this episode, learn how an initiative and partnership called DMBreakthrough Teams implemented last year at the District 112 Dual Language elementary schools positively impacted student growth & achievement! Over spring break, I went to New York with Oak Terrace Principal Lilli Melamed and Wayne Thomas Associate Principal Colleen Goodrich. In addition to learning at the conference, we were invited to present the results from an initiative implemented last year at both dual language schools, DMGroup Breakthrough Teams. Having the opportunity to share, and specifically, hearing from Lilli and Colleen about the impact of last year's DMBreakthrough teams 10-week program on multi-lingual learners in grades K-5 at their respective schools is incredible and made me very proud of our work, our students, and the District. Our session was titled “Learn how North Shore School District 112 (IL) supported their multilingual learners and achieved a higher percentage of students meeting their MAP growth goals after the Breakthrough Results experience.” Our work with DMGroup to implement their Breakthrough Teams programs at our Dual Language schools last year was driven by that commitment to continuous improvement in learning. We are committed to creating conditions for equitable access to educational opportunities for each child every day. We are committed to creating conditions for teacher support and excellence every day. We are on a journey and proud to be focused on results. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-lubelfeld/message

North Shore School District 112 Superintendent Dr. Michael Lubelfeld joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about where the money is going, the property tax pushback they are facing, and the government supporting more school safety improvements around Illinois no matter the cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Shore School District 112 has faced aging facilities since its inception as a school district in 1993. Over the past several years, the Board has closed schools, reduced the number of employees, and focused on efficient operations while still keeping education as the #1 priority area. Surviving the recent worldwide global pandemic as well as the recent political upheavals nationally, regionally, and locally, the District keeps its eyes on addressing its present so that it may create its future for the 3900 students and the tens of thousands of residents impacted by its operations. In this episode of Lighthouse 112, the focus is on the "why" and the "what" for the November 8 ballot - there is a referendum/ballot question for the voters to decide upon a request for $114,400,000 in bond authority to modernize, upgrade, and renovate five elementary schools and provide enhanced physical security for all campuses. What is our Why?? Why ask the community for 100+MM? District 112 born in 1993 with no debt service extension base 50 years of deferred maintenance LONG time “kicking can down the road” A major referendum in the late '90s ---None since New School is Oak Terrace, 25 years old - upkeep and investment are timely and NOT deferred Northwood/Edgewood Phase 1 - brand new 2021/ 2023 with NO dedicated tax increase 12 schools to 10 schools - reduction in operating expenses and reduction in staff NEED to upgrade and closeout deferred maintenance at SW, IT, RA, BR, WT - fix up aging schools, infrastructure, roofs, boilers, air conditioning, air quality/ventilation, windows, bricks, sidewalks, parking lots, we've turned over every rock (three cycles of physical and educational assessments). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-lubelfeld/message

North Shore School District 112 has been on a long journey of facilities improvement & modernization. The District is about to complete PHase 1 of it's multiphase long-range facilities plan. Both middle schools were modernized and improved with no dedicated tax increase. The needs of the District exceed its ability to complete this all without a dedicated tax increase, so in Phase 2, the current planned phase, the Board just approved a bond question on the November ballot, for $114,400,000 to fund upgrades, construction, modernization, ADA compliance, security/safety, and more, at 5 schools (Ravinia, Indian Trail, Sherwood, Braeside, & Wayne Thomas). In this podcast, we clarify some recent questions about timeline, costs, and plans in Phase 3. Topics such as the future of Dual Language and the permanent home of the early childhood center are also addressed! Learn more at https://www.nssd112.org/Page/4139 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-lubelfeld/message

District 112 is preparing to reopen its schools late in August. In an ongoing effort to keep the community informed, superintendent Lubelfeld shares an update on security and safety in North Shore School District 112. Slides accompanying a video version of this message can be found LINKED HERE. A recent communication from the District about this topic can be found LINKED HERE. District 112 baases its security and safety efforts on research, evidence, and expert advice, like the advice in the Illinois Terrorism Task Force report, LINKED HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-lubelfeld/message

There is a lot going on this summer in North Shore School District 112. From professional learning to community engagement to construction, and more ... there is much behind the scenes in the district. Learn about recent professional learning by teachers and administrators, key points from the State of the District, a recent presentation to the Chamber of Commerce, and hear about the continuing efforts at modernizing and upgrading aging school facilities. There's never a dull moment in Highland Park! Tune in for this 18 minute update from the superintendent of schools. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-lubelfeld/message

In 2022, North Shore School District 112 has a determined focus on its Long-Range Facilities Plan. With Phase 1 of the Long-Range Plan soon to be completed, including major renovations to both middle schools and improvements to Oak Terrace Elementary School, the District is now redirecting its attention to Phase 2. The second phase of the Long-Range Plan involves addressing decades of deferred maintenance and other important capital facility needs at five of the District's older elementary schools, some approaching a century in age. Given that the proposed improvements would require voter-approved funding, the District is committed to gathering the community's input on the proposed upgrades and financing plan. No final decisions will be made regarding the Phase 2 improvements until our taxpayers weigh in. We seek to provide the best possible educational environment for all of our students while honoring our obligation to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. Learn more at https://www.nssd112.org/Page/4139 In this episode, learn more about Phase 2 of the Long-Range Plan! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-lubelfeld/message

Michael Lubelfeld has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, and Highwood, IL north of Chicago.  Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around the state, nation, and world, and he is active in leadership development with state and national associations.   He co-authored the 2017 book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools the 2018 book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable. His latest book, The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development was released in May. Mike was awarded the 2021 Administration and Supervision Distinguished Alumni Award from Loyola University of Chicago School of Education. Mike and his wife Stephanie have two children and they live in suburban Chicago.

In this episode, Jeremy Wickham, Director of Technology for North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, Illinois, joins us to discuss his experience with the Early Career K-12 CTO Academy. Jeremy was a graduate in the 2020-21 Academy cohort. The Academy is designed to address the needs of education technology leaders who have fewer than four years of experience in their position. Participants learn skills such as how to create a culture of innovation in their district, how to build diverse teams that include underrepresented populations in the edtech industry, how to support student-centered learning and technology budgeting, and more. The Academy is generously supported by CoSN's Gold Partner HP. Wickham describes his experience in the program, including the benefits of being paired with a veteran mentor, the connection and collaboration among cohort members, his Capstone project, and why he'd recommend the program to others in his position. The application deadline for the upcoming cohort is Wednesday, September 1 and the program will run from October 2021 - June 2022. Learn more about the Early Career K-12 CTO Academy here: https://www.cosn.org/TheAcademy Engage further in the discussion on Twitter: @misterwickham @CoSN @MindRocketMedia @EdCircuit The CoSN Podcast is produced in partnership with MindRocket Media Group and published on EdCircuit. To learn more about CoSN, visit www.cosn.org. Learn more about MindRocket Media Group

Michael Lubelfeld, Ed.D., currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. Mike earned his doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University of Chicago, where his published dissertation was on effective instruction in middle school social studies. He is also on the adjunct faculty at National Louis University and Loyola University Chicago in the Department of Educational Leadership. Mike earned an IASA School of Advanced Leadership Fellowship and he also graduated from the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. He was the 2017 Lake County Superintendent of the Year. He can be found on Twitter (@mikelubelfeld) and is the co-moderator of #suptchat— the superintendent educational chat on Twitter. He and Nick Polyak co-authored the 2017 Rowman & Littlefield book, The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today and he, Nick, and PJ coauthored the 2018 Rowman & Littlefield book, Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable and the 2021 book The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development. Mike and his wife Stephanie have two children and they live in suburban Chicago.  Nick Polyak, Ed.D., is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Leyden Community High School District 212. He earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois; his master’s degree from Governors State University; and his Ed.D. from Loyola University Chicago. Nick has been a classroom teacher and coach, a building- and district-level administrator, a School Board member, and a superintendent for the past twelve years in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago. Nick earned an IASA School of Advanced Leadership Fellowship and graduated from the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. He can be found on Twitter (@npolyak) and he is the co-moderator of #suptchat—the superintendent educational chat on Twitter.Nick has been married to  his wife Kate for twenty-one years, and they have four children. PJ Caposey, Ed.D., is an award-winning educator leading his small rural school to multiple national recognitions both as a principal and as a superintendent. PJ is an active member of the greater educational community, voicing opinions and providing training and consultation on many topics. He is the author of eight books and is a sought-after speaker and consultant specializing in school culture, principal coaching, effective evaluation practices, and student-centered instruction. PJ has been named a NSPRA Superintendent to Watch and is a 40 Leaders Under 40 honoree and Eastern Illinois University’s Distinguished Educator Award winner. 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What is included in your curriculum? What is left out? Who is telling the story? This episode will focus on curriculum. The content and instructional methods used in classrooms play a critical role in creating an educational environment that welcomes students with different identities and experiences, provides students with historical context for current events, develops critical thinking and collaboration skills, and prepares students to thrive in a multicultural society. The way students are grouped and tracked for learning also has significant implications related to expectations, perceptions, and ultimately achievement. We focus on both the substance of the curriculum and removing barriers to students’ access to higher-level academic coursework. Moderators Amy Dickerson and Kendra Yoch are pleased to be joined by partner Dana Fattore Crumley, as well as Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent at North Shore School District 112, and Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent at Leyden High School District 212.

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Dr. Devon Horton, Superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, and Joseph Hailpern, District 65 Board Member. Dr. Horton joined the District 65 team in 2020. We will discuss how the district has responded to the pandemic, instituted social equity, and is preparing for the future.Prior to joining the District 65 team, Dr. Horton served as the Chief of Schools for the Jefferson County Public School System in Louisville, KY. He began his career in Chicago Public Schools, where he was a middle school teacher for 10 years before moving into building administration. He transitioned into a central office role in 2014 in East St. Louis, where he served as the Deputy Superintendent of Achievement and Administration, before heading to Jefferson County Public Schools in 2018. In addition to being a District 65 Board Member, Joseph Hailpern is a local resident, parent of multiple children in District 65 and is principal of Braeside Elementary School in North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, Ill. Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston hosted by Aaron Masliansky. Listen live on Sunday mornings at 10AM Central time on WCGO-95.9FM, 1590AM, Youtube or Facebook Live. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going tohttp://www.skevanston.com. Sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron Masliansky at aaron@skevanston.com with any questions or suggestions. Be sure to also follow Inside the Skev on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates. 

Illinois schools are rethinking the benefits of remote learning for their students, and some are charting plans to reopen. Reset checks in with a suburban school district superintendent about their plans to reopen starting Monday.

Listen to this special 112 Spotlight Podcast #FaclityFriday edition! The episode explores the story of the modernization of Northwood told through interviews with staff and students. Nicholas Glenn, Director of Communications for North Shore School District 112 takes us on a journey of the process started in 2018 after angst and turmoil to success and positivity in District 112. Learn more https://www.nssd112.org/Long-RangePlanning

Dr. Mike Lubelfeld is an award-winning public school superintendent in the Chicago area. In addition to his current position, Dr. Lubelfeld is also a published author, national speaker, and adjunct professor.  While working as a middle school principal, Dr. Lubelfeld decided to return to school to earn his doctoral degree so that he could move up the ranks of administration. Now, he also works as an associate with Educational Leadership Solutions, an educational consulting firm that uses data to help school districts make informed decisions, develop strategic plans, and improve opportunities for students. In this episode… If you're a current or aspiring doctoral student, people may have warned you to be wary of major life changes while pursuing your degree. However, Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, an award-winning superintendent, experienced a promotion, a marriage, and the birth of his first child while earning his doctoral degree.  Though he attributes his success to his tenacity and drive, Dr. Lubelfed also believes that the support he received along the way played a major part in his achievements. As Dr. Lubelfeld says, a strong support system is crucial when completing your dissertation. While this should include your family members and friends, it's also helpful to have a mentor who has already earned their doctoral degree to guide you through this tricky process. In this episode of An Unconventional Life, Dr. Russell Strickland is joined by Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, the Superintendent of Schools for North Shore School District 112. Dr. Lubelfeld discusses his vast career experience and his journey to earning his doctoral degree. He also shares his advice for getting through the dissertation process and talks about the doors that opened for him after earning his degree. Stay tuned.

School leaders have always served a crucial role in communities, and we can’t imagine anyone managing the Coronavirus crisis without them. In this episode, our regular attorney panelists Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, Jennifer Smith, and Jackie Gharapour Wernz, are joined by very special guests Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent at Leyden School District 212, and Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent at North Shore School District 112. Our panel discusses leadership in the time of COVID-19, including navigating communications with the community, working with teacher unions, and making tough decisions.

North Shore School District 112 is preparing to return students and staff to school on September 3 in a Hybrid learning model. This model calls for significant risk mitigation with respect to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Students and staff have not been on site since March 12 - it's time for schooling to restart - in as safe a manner as possible. With enhanced air quality investments, cleaning and sanitizing investments, PPE investments, curricular material investments, and much, much, more, the Board and administration remain committed to public safety as they bring back a version of in-person schooling with an enhanced set of distance or "e" learning as well. This is a back to school update from the superintendent of schools. Learn more at https://www.nssd112.org/domain/1243

Mr. Adam Bergman has been a math teacher in North Shore School District 112 since 1993! He is a master teacher, a wonderful role model, and the latest guest on Lighthouse 112. Learn more about Mr. Bergman's incredible abilities to make math fun, engaging, inspiring, and meaningful at his social media sites: Brainy Miscellany via FB and Bergman Math via Instagram

Patty Samuelian is a treasured member of the North Shore School District 112 family. For more than 30 years this Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) provides guidance, mentorship, support, leadership, camaraderie, and so much more as the TOSA! Learn about Patty's journey, her background, her teaching career, and much more in this episode of Lighthouse 112.

In this episode, we interview Sherwood school principal Rachel Filippi. Mrs. Filippi talks about her educational background, her experiences as a teacher and administrator, her reflections on the Remote Education going on due to COVID-19, and more. Spend some time getting to know the leaders in North Shore School District 112.

Edgewood Middle School teacher Michael Buss is a long time teacher with a deep background in middle-level education. He shares his personal story including a very personal medical situation. Michael has taught in urban areas, suburban areas, in grades 6-12, in language arts and in the social sciences. He is one of the amazing District 112 teachers and staff members who Inspire/Innovate/Engage each and every day. Please listen and learn about Mr. Buss' background, journey, and his thoughts on the abrupt changes caused by the COVID-19 stay at home order and resulting Remote Learning. Hearing and validating our teacher voice is very important in North Shore School District 112!

Students share their thoughts about e-Learning - what's good, what's not, and what will they do when they can go back outside again after COVID-19 and the Stay at Home Order. Timely, informative, up to date information from North Shore School District 112.

Dr. Michael Lubelfeld superintendent North Shore School District in Illinois discusses the importance of having Four Priorities he and his staff created to assist his district during the Covid-19 crisis.  The four priorities North Shore School District created can assist all schools during this time of crisis.    Dr. Lubelfeld discusses his educational philosophy, the importance of mentors, the importance of communication, books and authors that inspire him, passions that inspire him to author books and what he would change in education if he could.  Books authored by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld and Dr. Nick Polyak below:  The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today https://www.amazon.com/Unlearning-Leader-Michael-Lubelfeld/dp/1475833466 Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable https://www.amazon.com/Student-Voice-Invaluable-Michael-Lubelfeld-ebook/dp/B078SSQRLX  

During the COVID-19 driven school closures, we have four priorities guiding our work: Our four priorities in this evolving pandemic crisis: Priority one - feed our families and children Priority two - account for the extended safety, health, and welfare of our 4500 students and staff Priority three - communicate clearly Priority four - e-Learning As part of the Governor’s order, he announced that all schools in Illinois will remain closed, with a new tentative reopening date of April 8. On March 12, I ordered all schools in North Shore School District 112 closed until further notice, with a possible reopening date of April 14, this is still our tentative plan. We recognize that this development of the stay at home order may raise questions about the impact on students, staff, and families as well as the school’s vital role of providing meals to students and families while schools are closed. Thanks to the outstanding work of the Moraine Township Food Pantry (and countless volunteers) our children will be fed this week during spring break. District 112 foodservice partner Organic Life will resume meal preparation and distribution operations on 3/30/2020. In this podcast episode, we review what we're doing with respect to preparation, communication, and transition to Remote Learning (priority 4).

In this episode, I am sharing a speech that I presented at the K-12 Global Education Research Association's 5th annual conference in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. I wrote about this experience on my blog: http://mikelubelfeld.edublogs.org/ Joining educational leaders from across the United States, China, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Costa Rica, Finland, Singapore, & Canada, I represented North Shore School District 112 at the Fifth Annual Conference of Global K-12 Education Research Association in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. Through my leadership roles within the education community, including training aspiring superintendents, teaching at the graduate education level, presenting at conferences, and authoring books & journal articles, I am informed about conferences & symposia on global education issues. I learned about this particular educational conference from the (AASA) American Association of School Administrators (AASA). Together with superintendents and educational leaders from the nations mentioned above, and leaders from the following states in the USA: IL, MA, IA, CT, VA, AZ, OH, MD, VA, & WI, I was invited to present a speech to an audience of local (Chinese) educators, administrators, & local civic officials. Many of us presented speeches and shared presentations with one another and our Chinese hosts and local educators. This year’s conference topic was Cultivating Student Leadership Skills. This topic is near and dear to me as I recently co-wrote the book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable (2018 Rowman & Littlefield) with fellow Illinois superintendents Nick Polyak and PJ Caposey.

On October 1, 2019, at the Committee of the Whole Meeting, the Teaching and Learning Department, Dr. Lubelfeld, and Ms. Eleni Speron of ECRA Group presented to the Board of Education and the Community. This presentation provided an update on the efforts of the Teaching and Learning Department over the last two years, with respect to our shared goals of improving achievement in all student groups in North Shore School District 112. In this episode of Lighthouse 112, Dr. Lubelfeld shares excerpts from the Board presentation as highlights of the District's journey in teaching & learning. In 2017-2018, the new Teaching and Learning team came on board and began their work in North Shore School District 112. Aggregate student performance in the District showed a lack of overall growth, with multiple student groups significantly underperforming. At the end of October 2019, the state of IL will publish current proficiency results, and our preliminary data review indicates that 55% of students met or exceeded standards in English language arts and 52% met or exceeded standards in mathematics. Even though we have begun a positive trajectory towards improving academic outcomes for all students, there is still much work to be done.

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.

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!

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!

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.”

In this episode Dr. Lubelfeld and Nicholas Glenn discuss the Long-Range planning process in North Shore School District 112. Discussion includes process, input, student voice, and next steps. The Future starts NOW! Inspire...Innovate...Engage

Join us for an interview with Lindsey Rose the director for language programs. Learn about her deep rooted family history in Highland Park. Learn about her expertise in bilingual and biliteracy education; and learn about the dual language two way immersion Spanish English program in District 112!

Today we are interviewing Dr. Kevin Ryan the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning in North Shore School District 112. Dr. Ryan is at the helm of the key functions of the teaching and learning department. In this episode we’re going to learn more about celebrations in the district, the math and English language arts and Spanish language arts curricular programming, support for teachers and much much more. Dr. Ryan is going to comment on student growth and measures of student learning as well as new initiatives that are upcoming and pending his recommendations to the board of education.

Dr. Jeffrey Zoul is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader, currently serving as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Public Schools District 109 in Deerfield, Illinois. Prior to working in this capacity, Jeff served as a district administrator in Rock Island, Illinois, and a school improvement specialist with Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit school improvement network. Jeff also served as a principal with Forsyth County Schools in Cumming, Georgia, and with North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, Illinois. Before serving as an administrator, Dr. Zoul was a classroom teacher for 18 years in the State of Georgia, teaching elementary school, middle school, and high school English. Jeff has also served as an adjunct professor at North Georgia College and State University, teaching graduate level courses in research and assessment. Jeff’s Books on Amazon: Building School Culture One Week at a Time Improving Your School One Week at a Time: Building the Foundation for Professional Teaching and Learning Start. Right. Now.: Teach and Lead for Excellence What Connected Educators Do Differently  4 CORE Factors for School Success Study Guide to accompany What Great Principals Do Differently: 15 Things That Matter Most Leading Professional Learning: Tools to Connect and Empower Teachers Cornerstones of Strong Schools: Practices for Purposeful Leadership Eduleaders can follow Dr. Zoul on Twitter: @jeff_zoul and via his blog at jeffzoul.blogspot.com. In addition to his passion for all things relating to teaching and learning, Zoul is an avid long distance runner and has completed several marathons.   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com

Better Leaders Better Schools guest Dr. Jeffrey Zoul is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader, currently serving as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Public Schools District 109 in Deerfield, Illinois. Prior to working in this capacity, Jeff served as a district administrator in Rock Island, Illinois, and a school improvement specialist with Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit school improvement network. Jeff also served as a principal with Forsyth County Schools in Cumming, Georgia, and with North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, Illinois. Zoul has also taught graduate courses at the university level. Before working as an administrator, Jeff taught for 18 years at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and enjoyed coaching a variety of sports. Jeff is the author of several books, including Improving Your School One Week at a Time and co-author of What Connected Educators Do Differently. In addition, Zoul enjoys sharing his thoughts about a wide range of educational topics through his blog, Teach. Learn. Lead. Repeat.   In this episode you will learn: How disconnection and lack of inspiration motivated Jeff to make an impact Why he uses the phrase "Work hard, have fun, be nice" What MICE+E stands for The power of old fashioned thank you cards The problem wiht jumping to conclusions The power and pitfalls of listening You can't make everyone happy The real importance of mission, vision, and values The power of hard work The one thing he would do if he was a principal now Innovation vs Transformation   Contact Jeff   Jeff's blog   What great educators do differently conference   Books:   The Advantage by Pat Lencioni   Stop Stealing Dreams by Seth Godin (free)   The Innovator's Mindset by George Cauros   Improving Your School One Week at a Time by Jeff Zoul   What Connected Educators Do Differently by Jeff Zoul   Leading Professional Learning by Jeff Zoul   The One World School House by Salman Khan   Do you need accountability? Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Daniel wants to work with you and help you accelerate your leadership development and increase your impact.   DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Website :: Facebook :: Twitter :: LinkedIn Grad your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH