The District 128 Board of Education on Aug. 25 approved a Daring Ed multi-day College and Culture tour planned for October 2025, a program district staff described as the first multi-day “Daring Ed” experience offered to students.
The nut graf: the trip will combine college visits with historical and cultural site tours in Washington, D.C., and is part of a broader district effort to expand student exposure to multiple postsecondary and career pathways.
Tom (district staff) said the tour is embedded in a larger portfolio of one-day college visits, career treks and future multi-day experiences focused on trades and gap-year options. The board heard that committee feedback was incorporated into the updated agenda and that, if approved, promotion to students could begin as early as the next day. Board member Raul Deshmukh requested earlier family notifications and long-term planning for future tours to assist families with scheduling.
Action details: the board approved the tour by roll call; Lisa Hessel seconded the motion. The district indicated staff will begin promotion and registration steps following approval.
Why it matters: students and parents told the board they seek more exposure to colleges, trades, internships and volunteer opportunities; the multi-day format expands the district's existing one-day and single-site offerings.
Ending: Staff will proceed with outreach to families and with trip logistics; the board asked for continued communication so families may plan ahead.