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…
What are DMGroup Breakthrough Teams Results in D112? #112Leads
In the 2021-2022 school year, we chose to implement a robust planning and results-oriented project at both K-5 dual language (Spanish/English) schools in the District, Oak Terrace and Red Oak. Our main work has always been to create conditions that…
Progress in District 112 – Solar Energy – Construction – Future #112Leads
In North Shore School District 112, we are focused on our “Big Three” – Closing of Opportunity & Achievement Gaps, the Portrait of a Graduate, and Facilities Upgrades & Modernization. We are in Year 5 of a potential 12 year,…
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…
Impact of a Teacher – #112Leads
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin With this school year coming to a close on June 4, 2020 I was reflecting on the power of a teacher, and in February 2017 I shared…
D112 Superintendent Thanksgiving Message #112Leads
November 27, 2019 Sharing a note I sent to the North Shore School District 112 Community with greetings of holiday cheer and links to some recent success metrics in our District. “You don’t owe me a thing, I’ve been there…
District Updates and Information – #112Leads
“You’ve only got 3 choices in life: Give up, Give in, or Give it all you’ve got!”– Anonymous Through this blog, I share information about leadership, the superintendent position, education, policy, general trends in society, the future, and news and…