D35 on the Go

In this episode, Dr. Wang speaks with members of the D35 leadership team regarding learnings coming out of recent D35 parent engagement events and ways we can empower our children to be more independent. During our conversation, we will discuss:New approaches community parents shared on ways they are promoting skill-building with their childrenShifts we are making in our schools to enhance free play and agencySuggestions from each of our building principals on ways in which we can encourage independence at homeInterested in learning more? Supporting Our Youth with Healthy Technology HabitsScreen Sanity websiteResearch from The Anxious Generation

D35 On the Go, Episode #25: PTO Spotlight: Enhancing Education Beyond the ClassroomIn this episode, Dr. Wang speaks with Lauren Kase, one of our PTO co-presidents, and Sarah Elsasser,​​​​​​​​ Chair of The Power of Partnership 2025 Appeal. During our conversation, we will discuss:The role of the PTO in D35Examples of opportunities the PTO fundsHow you can get involved with and support the PTOInterested in learning more? Visit https://glencoepto.membershiptoolkit.com/Contribute to the PTO Annual Appeal here.

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Miller, a highly revered parenting expert. Jennifer has been a regular contributor to NBC Education Nation’s parent toolkit and has contributed articles and interviews to publications such as The Washington Post, Parent Magazine, and the Huffington Post. She has a masters degree with a focus on social and emotional development from University of Illinois Chicago. She is also an author…her book Confident Parents, Confident Kids is available in stores and she is in the process of writing her second book.During this conversation, you will learn more about:Jennifer’s work with parents, children, and educators.The structure of her family newsletter that will be available for all D35 familiesHow to start the year fresh in your family Interested in learning more? Take a moment to listen to the webinar we hosted, during which Jennifer already begins to share some valuable parenting tips!

In this episode, Dr. Wang connects with members of the Central School Integrated Arts team. During the conversation, they will discuss:Central’s integrated arts offeringsHow the arts add to our students’ experience in D35Experiences your children can look forward to in these programs

In this episode, we are joined by Amy Holaday, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, who is also a leader in our work with instructional technology. During our conversation, we will discuss:Our philosophy about instructional technology in the districtThe work we are doing as a district to ensure intentional and purposeful use of technology in classroomsOur tech practices in D35 and their connection to Jonathan Haidt’s call to action for schools in The Anxious GenerationResources: Away for the Day parent letter

In this episode, we hear from West Teachers Courtney Orosz and Katie Doherty to discuss the power of reading aloud with children (no matter their age)! Our discussion includes:The value of reading aloud in the classroomWays in which you can incorporate reading aloud in your homeHow reading aloud can support your child in perspective takingResources: Resource shared at West Family Literacy Night with ways parents can support at home during read aloudDumpling Soup picture book discussed in the episodeThe Dunderheads picture book discussed in the episodeThe Thing About Georgie novel discussed in the episodeTomas and the Library Lady picture book discussed in the episode

In this episode, Dr. Wang will speak with Mary Kelly, CLC Director at West School and leader of several West student clubs. We will also feature some South and West students to help provide a picture of the club experience in D35.Additional information on student clubsClub offerings in D35How clubs can support students in feeling a sense of belonging at schoolWe will also hear directly from several students about their experiences with clubs.

In this episode, Dr. Wang is joined by Dr. David Yeager, acclaimed developmental psychologist and author of the recently published book, “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.” Dr. Yeager is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and worked closely with Carol Dweck and her research on growth mindset. Dr. Yeager and Dr. Wang will discuss:Current misconceptions about adolescentsHow to embrace the mentor mindset when working with young peopleStrategies that will support adults in communicating with youth in a way that they can hear usResources: FAN website with Dr. Yeager’s FAN Talk

As we look forward to the 2024-25 school year, we have planned an exciting lineup of parent engagement opportunities for the Glencoe community. During this episode, Dr. Wang and Betty Weir, Director of Professional Learning, discuss:The learning opportunities you have to look forward to in the upcoming school year.The process that we use to plan parent engagement in D35Family Night gatherings to put on your calendar so you can save the date!Resources: D35 2024-2025 Parent Engagement CalendarEnhancing the Partnership Between School and Home