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District outlines full-year rollout of house system to boost belonging and student leadership
Summary
Administrators described the first full year of the house system across grades—elementary houses (Team Eagle), intermediate house squads, middle- and high-school houses—with activities, service projects, house points and student leadership roles designed to increase belonging and student engagement.
Dr. Katie Nowak, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, and school-based house deans presented an update on the district's house system, which moved from pilot status into a full-year implementation this year.
At the early learning center, Team Eagle introduces youngest students to house concepts through weekly messages and simple activities. Lauren Walker, a kindergarten teacher and ELC house dean, said lessons emphasize being kind, safe and responsible and that students participate in assemblies, bingo activities and community service such as a food drive…
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