Voices of District 303
The Voices of District 303 Podcast is designed to open a window into the daily lives of our students, staff members, and community. Launched in 2021, Voices of District 303 strives to take you into schools, classrooms, and departments that make District 303 a special place to teach, learn, and grow.
Podcasting since 2021 • 35 episodes
Voices of District 303
Latest Episodes
Transparency, Teamwork, and Teaching: The Impact of PLCs at Corron Elementary
Effective Collaboration is one of three key priorities in the District 303 Strategic Plan, and Professional Learning Communities, or PLCs, play a vital role in bringing this priority to life. PLCs are thriving in every school across the dist...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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30:29
Formative Assessments & Their Role In Elevating Excellence
For many educators in District 303, formative assessments serve as a diagnostic tool, helping them to analyze the effectiveness of their teaching methods. Receiving real-time feedback on student achievement encourages flexibility, as instruc...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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36:44
Career Connections: Students Talk Self-Advocacy & Efforts To Increase Opportunities For All
Extracurricular academic programs or internships take learning outside of the classroom and can be instrumental for students looking to discover their passions. St. Charles East juniors Kunal Gaind and Rahil Bukhari recently joined the Voice...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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27:15
Conversation with Distinguished Alumni Class of 2024
District 303 graduates Cheryl Denz, Rick Gibson, Jeffrey LaDeur, and Karen Schmidt were recently honored as the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2024. As part of their return to their former schools, the four award winners joined the Voices of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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30:10
How Brain Science Is Enhancing Student Learning
District 303 educators are embracing new brain research that suggests that caring teachers can alter a student's brain chemistry for the better. Gifted Coordinator Yvette Stahl cites one study that showed students may respond more favorably to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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45:09