I’m a fan of the Apple TV show “Ted Lasso” and one of the characters, Dani Rojas, has a saying “futbol is life” … so, in the spirit of Dani Rojas, “Education is Life” is the title of this blog…
Audio Excerpts of National Presentation – Supt and Principals – Impact on learning in #112Leads
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…
General Updates from the District March 2023 – Audio
Sharing a collection of brief updates to the Community in March 2023. Click for a link to transcripts in English and Spanish Haga clic para obtener un enlace a las transcripciones en inglés y español Busy, Focus, Internal Moves, Green…
Audio Update on Safety & Security July 22 2022 #112Leads
Sharing an audio update to the community on safety and security. This update on safety and security is shared with thought, emotion, care, and concern. We have a board meeting coming up on July 26, 2022, at 7:00pm, we’ll meet…
Message from the Superintendent – A Check In July 10 2022 #112Leads #HPStrong
“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” Dolly Parton On July 4, 2022, innocence was ripped out of the hearts of Highland Park and Highwood Illinois due to a tragedy of unspeakable description. Another mass murder in America – on the…
Post 2 of 2 – Global Service – Dominican Republic- IASA 2021
Post 2 -IASA Global Service Trip – Dominican Republic October 2021 This is the second post describing and documenting a global service trip I had the opportunity to attend in the Dominican Republic with 30 colleagues. Each member of this…
Reflections from Dominican Republic – IASA Global Service Trip
IASA Global Service Trip 2021-Blog Post 1 Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Cabarete, Dominican Republic 1,851 miles from Highland Park, Illinois October 2021 As our world heads out of the restrictive nature of the recent years, and as our school…
Superintendent Community Update – Audio Dec 3 – #112Leads
“Embrace the pace of your own journey.” – Unknown Dr. Lubelfeld is checking in with the community on the “running of the schools” in a Pandemic. Reminders of the challenges we’re facing in this public health crisis along with reminders…
Don’t Let Perfect be the Enemy of Good – #112Leads
“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Schools in North Shore School District 112 are poised to welcome students and staff in less than one month. The first day for staff members…
Fall 2020 – Re-Opening schools Video Message #112Leads
“Always hold yourself to just one standard: to be the very best version of who you are.” – George Raveling Little in my career has been more complicated, more complex, and more controversial than the reopening planning for school this…