May 23, 2023

HAPPY TUESDAY!

It's almost flip-flop weather! We hope that soon--if not already--you'll be able to take a breath and relax for a minute. We want you to know that we see you. We know how much time and effort you're putting into the children of DuPage, and we truly appreciate you. Thank you for a job well done.

Below, you'll also find opportunities for personal development, resources to boost your professional work, and other important information. Sign up for something new today, or pass this information along to a colleague.

As always, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us.



TEACHING THE HOLOCAUST: JULY 17 – JULY 21 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

During this intensive, five-day seminar, participants will learn about teaching techniques, methods and resources to teach Holocaust history to their students. The course will include multi-media presentations, guest speakers, and will draw interdisciplinary connections that align with state and national standards. Educators will be equipped to return to their classrooms with deeper knowledge of the Holocaust and rich pedagogical resources. More info here.

FOCUS ON CIVICS

Newsletter: Check out the latest Illinois Civics Hub newsletter here. It's full of resources that will bring civics to life in your classroom.

NPR: Democracy Schools were featured on the April 21 episode of "Teachers' Lounge" on NPR, and Mendota High School civics teacher Jason Artman talks about what emphasizing democracy across a whole school really looks like. Check out the April 21 podcast here.

EdWeek: The Illinois Civics Hub and Democracy Schools Network housed at the DuPage ROE was featured in EdWeek. 

Grant Awarded: The Illinois Civics Hub and our Research Practice Partners at the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at the Jonathan M. Tisch College for Civic Life at Tufts University were awarded a Grant from the National Network of Educational Research Practice Partnerships (NNERPP) at Rice University. Read more here.