District 64 Superintendent Laurie Heinz recently shared with parents reflections on her final round of "walk and talks" for the 2016-17 school year.
She observed that students this year have been more engaged in all areas of the curriculum, and are becoming more adept each year at the 4 C's of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. She noted that the technology tools provided through our 1:1 learning environment are helping students become resourceful problem-solvers.
Dr. Heinz also reported that this year, students enjoyed their new science curriculum and rose to the increased rigor it presents. With its hands-on investigations and concepts pulled from both science and engineering, the curriculum ignited students’ imaginations to think in new ways about the world around them.
Finally, Dr. Heinz noted that students are confident learners and are achieving. She pointed out that in the spring Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments, students posted highly competitive status scores in reading, while growth also remains strong. In math, the District improved its status score, while also achieving a high level of growth. Students’ success and high growth are a reflection of the District’s continued commitment to differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners that is an essential focus of our 2020 Vision Strategic Plan.
Read Dr. Heinz's Parents = Partners Education Notes and view a photo gallery from year-end activities here.
