Something to consider

Sometimes there's a direct route to our goals... and sometimes it takes awhile to achieve them!

Perception

Just something to think about...

May cooler heads prevail!

We definitely had some HOT weather this summer--more 90+ degree days than usual, with hardly any rain to cool things down. Now that we're into September, let's hope that hot stuff's behind us for awhile. And as the political climate "heats up" in this election year, it's good to remind ourselves that maintaining a calm, rational attitude is in everyone's best interests!

Starting afresh

Here we are at the beginning of a brand new school year; let's make it a grEAt one!

District 131 in the larger community

As we prepare for a new school year, it's good to remind ourselves that our district is part of a city, county, state, and country. Like a ripple in a pond, our students' and staff's decisions and behavior can have a wide-ranging effect. Just something to think about...

Ingredients for success

Wouldn't it be nice if there were an easy fix for all the challenges we face in life (or for that matter, in a school district)--like a magic spice that would make everything in a soup or salad taste delicious, even if some important ingredients were missing or stale? Unfortunately, even the best chef can only create a quality product from quality ingredients. What are some of the necessary "ingredients" for a successful school district and community?

"One size fits all"...sometimes doesn't fit at all

Someone in the previous thread mentioned that "one-size-fits-all" is not the best approach to dealing with the issues facing our district. Because we in D131 are diverse in backgrounds, economic resources, political views, etc. it is a good idea to explore multiple solutions to our unique challenges. Brainstorming, anyone?