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![Episode 8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733517759/d47org/srlg9iuadghe5elk2zkv/Episode8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733517759/d47org/srlg9iuadghe5elk2zkv/Episode8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733517759/d47org/srlg9iuadghe5elk2zkv/Episode8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733517759/d47org/srlg9iuadghe5elk2zkv/Episode8.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733517759/d47org/srlg9iuadghe5elk2zkv/Episode8.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733517759/d47org/srlg9iuadghe5elk2zkv/Episode8.jpg","width":2200}])
Join Dr. Kathy Hinz on episode 8 of 'Deep Dive with Dr. Hinz' as she meets with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Aimee Kasper, to unpack our Illinois State Report Card results, FastBridge insights, and 5Essentials data.
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For the Fall 2024 Elevate Award, 10 winners were announced out of 30 nominations.
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Kindness is making its mark in our middle schools, thanks to a new virtual kindness wall sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Join Dr. Kathy Hinz on episode 7 of 'Deep Dive with Dr. Hinz' as she spotlights Project B3, where students promote online safety! Hear from Bernotas Middle School's Alex, Delainey, and Lilly, their advisor Justin Banaszynski, and Assistant Superintendent Dave Jenkins on the importance of being safe, smart, and kind online, including advice for parents/guardians.
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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the 2024 Illinois Report Card data on Wednesday, October 30, and Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 is thrilled to share some of the highlights and growth areas reflected in this report.
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At the October 21 Board of Education meeting, the Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 Board unanimously approved a new four-year contract with the Crystal Lake Elementary Teachers’ Association (CLETA).
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Join Dr. Kathy Hinz on episode 5 of 'Deep Dive with Dr. Hinz' as she the new math curriculum, exploring what problem-based instruction means and what it looks like in the classroom. Dr. Hinz is joined by Dr. Carolyn Stadlman, Director of Math, Science & STEM, along with Krystal Winsor, Kindergarten teacher at West Elementary, and Hannah Martel, 7th grade math teacher at Hannah Beardsley Middle School.
![Episode 4 Cover Pic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729266527/d47org/wxiwud9ly5dx6j04qera/Episode4Pic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729266527/d47org/wxiwud9ly5dx6j04qera/Episode4Pic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729266527/d47org/wxiwud9ly5dx6j04qera/Episode4Pic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729266527/d47org/wxiwud9ly5dx6j04qera/Episode4Pic.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729266527/d47org/wxiwud9ly5dx6j04qera/Episode4Pic.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729266527/d47org/wxiwud9ly5dx6j04qera/Episode4Pic.png","width":2200}])
Join Dr. Kathy Hinz on episode 4 of 'Deep Dive with Dr. Hinz' as she is joined by Molly Alfonso, PreK Family Support Professional and Parent Liason, to discuss the Glacier Ridge PreK program and how family events build strong connections between home and school.
By The Numbers
12
Schools
1,495
Staff
7,020
Students
65
Languages Spoken
80+
Sports and Activities
15
Support Programs
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio