Take a listen to this episode of the Transformative Principal Podcast! Emily Makelky connects with Jethro Jones to discuss how curriculum really is the foundation for all teaching and learning. #EduLeadership #k12education

Teamwork makes the curriculum work! So much collaboration happening at Pennoyer School District 79 today with teachers working together to write and revise curriculum from various content areas. Providing dedicated time for these efforts is essential!

When a staff meeting leaves you motivated and ready to go — that’s CLI. So glad to be part of this team!

Big things are happening at Crawford Public Schools to kick off the school year! Science and Fine Arts teachers worked to begin developing a local curriculum while Math and PE/Health created aligned instruction, and ELA and CTE began developing aligned assessments.

An empowering day at D83 Shines working with teachers and social workers across the district to create a life skills and well-being curriculum!

Introducing the D83 Shines PE and Health SAC! This outstanding group kicked off their work with the CLI Process by analyzing their current curriculum and aligning topics to start building a local, guaranteed and viable curriculum for the district.

There is still time to sign up to join our group! You can also register for a free session here➡️ forms.wix.com/f/712843540167…

Collaboration fuels excellence ✨️. Pennoyer teachers are revising ELA curriculum with data-driven insights and the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan to empower student success. #pennoyerpride

The D83 Shines PE & Health team is building a curriculum with purpose! Today they developed a shared mission, established course purposes, and started designing a local curriculum that empowers students across the district.

The D83 Shines Social Studies Subject Area Committee met today to revise common assessments based on teacher feedback. They also practiced utilizing a data team protocol to help them make evidence-based decisions in PLCs.

The D83 Shines Life Skills & Well-Being Committee began their curriculum read-through. This is where alignment, clarity, rigor, and purpose all come together to ensure a strong, coherent K–8 journey.

The D83 Shines Math S.A.C reviewed feedback from classroom teachers to make revisions and strengthen clarity across the curriculum. When teachers have a voice in curriculum work, everyone wins.

The D83 Shines CCC brings together teachers, parents, and administrators to guide curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Diverse voices keep the work aligned, responsive, and rooted in the community.

This afternoon, Pennoyer teachers spent time reviewing the why, what, and how of proficiency scales, and how this tool connects curriculum, instruction, and assessment. #pennoyerpride

Does your district have a locally developed, standards-aligned Social Emotional Learning curriculum that is not only rigorous, but reflects the specific needs of your community, and was developed by teachers? D83 Shines does! Congrats on completing the curriculum read through!

The CLI Ninja has been busy. The work has been intentional. And tomorrow, we are ready to share what we have been building. Big news is coming. Check in with CLI tomorrow! In the meantime, check out our website! cliweb.org

What do teachers at Pennoyer School District 79 love about this work? ❤️ ✔️Clear outcomes. ✔️Thoughtful assessments. ✔️Structured learning designed with intention. Today’s curriculum and assessment validation ensures alignment and meaningful expectations for every learner. #pennoyerpride

The CLI Coffee Club was brewing with big ideas today. ☕ CLI the Ninja made a special appearance to debut the newly updated Curriculum Workbook. District leaders dove into meaningful conversation around the updates and the realities of current educational funding.

Today’s CCC meeting at Crawford Public Schools reinforced this: improvement isn’t isolated. When educators, leaders, and community members align around progress and priorities, coherence strengthens.

Grateful to learn alongside one of my district teams and the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence today. A powerful reminder that emotional intelligence, leadership, culture, and curriculum work are interconnected. Progress rarely happens in isolated initiatives.