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Board hears middle-school redesign progress, advisory plans and career-exploration work
Summary
District presenters described a middle-school redesign focused on equity and belonging, reported improved Panorama survey results (sense of belonging up ~14 points), outlined advisory development and 'win time' tiered supports, and previewed career-day plans with high student participation.
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 staff updated the board on progress toward a middle-school redesign intended to increase equity, engagement and students’ sense of belonging.
Lisa Leon and the middle-school team described a redesign guided by middle-level-education best practices and equity principles. Presenters said the district has increased core instructional time, preserved first-choice electives, and added structured social time and daily teacher collaboration. The district’s Panorama survey showed gains in middle-school sense of belonging…
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