If you aren’t using EdReports.org to evaluate your school district’s curriculum — you should give it a try! INFOhio has an online class to learn more about it: infohio.org/campus/learnin…

Our educators create safe, equitable, and engaging public schools for your children. Join us as we celebrate Public Schools Week this week (Feb. 21-25, 2022). #PublicSchoolProud #PSW22 #D86Hope

A new report focuses on the important need to tap teacher expertise during curriculum adoptions: “Teachers know the content because they are exposed to it every day. It makes sense to involve them early on...” K-12 Dive 1/2 k12dive.com/news/curriculu…

Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse was a featured guest on today's Education Week online discussion about the Complicated Role of being a Superintendent. She joined Dr. Morcease Beasley from Clayton County Public Schools and Michael Nelson from WASA. Great job Dr. Rouse! #D86Hope

La Superintendente Dra. Theresa Rouse fue una invitada destacada en el debate en línea de Education Week de hoy sobre el papel complicado de ser un superintendente. Se unió al Dr. Morcease Beasley de @CCCPSNews y Michael Nelson de WASA. ¡Buen trabajo Dra. Rouse! #D86Hope

Dirksen admin and office staff celebrating “Twos-day” on 2/22/22!

Don’t forget!! Dirksen Virtual Family Math Night is TOMORROW! See you there!

Masks are no longer required to be worn on school buses. joliet86.org/mask-update-on…

High-quality ELA materials should reflect the same research underpinnings as college-and career-readiness standards and the research about how students learn how to read. edreports.org/resources/arti…

Quality materials ensure that every student is receiving access to grade-level content, that units build upon concepts, and that learning is coherent and cohesive year-to-year. edreports.org/resources/arti…

Dr. Rouse was in the house yesterday passing out lunches to our students!

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month!!

Some of our Dirksen staff wearing orange for Unity Day!!

Our Dirksen Jr. High Band concert, and Hufford Jr. High Orchestra & Choir concerts both start at 7pm tonight. Click this link for Dirksen live stream: bit.ly/Joliet86FineAr… Click this link for Hufford live stream: bit.ly/Joliet86FineAr…

Washington Families: Don’t forget, 6th and 7th Grade Open House is tomorrow!

A letter regarding the weather forecast was sent to all families and employees today. We will continue to monitor the situation and make updates as needed. joliet86.org/assets/1/17/We…

Winter Break is just around the corner! Students do not return from Winter Break until Tuesday, January 9, 2024. #D86Hope

Happy #AssistantPrincipalsWeek to our hard working, dedicated assistant principals! Thank you for your commitment to our students, staff, and families! #D86Hope #APWeek

Please come out to see Washington students perform on stage, this Thursday and Friday!

Thank you to our District 86 Principals! #D86Hope