Results: Illinois (6 Stories)
State Program Facilitates the Sharing of Instructional Technology Coaches Among Districts
Illinois State Board of Education, IllinoisP-12
The Learning Technology Center (LTC), a program of the Illinois State Board of Education, provides edtech services, support, and professional learning for K-12 Illinois schools, educators, and technology leaders. Recognizing that many small and medium-sized school systems could not afford a full-tim...
Topic: NETP24
Case Study: Learner Voice at Maine West High School
District 207, IllinoisP-12
Amplifying learner voice is a priority for Maine West High School in Illinois. The school has created multiple pathways and supports for students to lead, collaborate with their peers, and to advise and engage with school leadership. For example, students, through a formal application process, can j...
Topic: Digital Equity
Preparing Children for the Global Economy
Gurnee School District 56, IllinoisP-12
Gurnee, IL is a small suburban community nestled between Chicago and Milwaukee. Gurnee School District 56 serves three other communities in addition to Gurnee: Wadsworth, Waukegan, and Beach Park. The school district is made up of four schools: River Trail (K-8 Building), Prairie Trail (3-5 Intermed...
Topics: 1:1 Initiative, strategic planning
Ensuring Home Connectivity for All
Bloomington Public Schools District 87, IllinoisP-12
Bloomington, IL’s District 87, located in the heart of the state is home to a diverse student population. With 52% white, 22% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 5% Asian, this 20-school district had a 2014-15 student population of 5,615 students. Approximately 56% of its students ...
Topics: Connectivity, equity
