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Darien School District discusses empathy, independence and integrity at spring Fireside Chat
Summary
At a spring Fireside Chat, district presenters linked the "Vision of the Graduate" to workforce research and described classroom and community examples that build integrity, independence and empathy. Speakers cited World Economic Forum, OECD and McKinsey reports and called out parent workshops and student-led clubs as concrete supports.
At a spring Fireside Chat hosted by the Darien School District, two presenters outlined how the district's "Vision of the Graduate" aims to develop empathy, independence and integrity in students and tied those traits to future workforce needs.
The Moderator opened the event by saying the district planned two Fireside Chats this year to explore the six tenets of its vision and that the fall session focused on curiosity, creativity and communication. "Tonight, we're gonna spend some time on the other three, which is empathy, independence, and integrity," the Moderator said.
An Agency official who led most of the discussion framed integrity as increasingly important in the digital age and tied the district's priorities to…
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