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IGSS

@IGSSers

We are a progressive learning community at New Trier HS that values experiential, integrated learning. On FB @IGSSers and Instagram @IGSStagram

 Winnetka, IL
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Joined February 2011
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(1/3) @NewTrier203 @IGSSers teachers developed a Service Learning project in which students worked in small groups outside the school while learning about aspects of poverty specific to their interests. It focused on relevant, engaging, and student-centered learning experiences.
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(2/3) @IGSSers teachers attended a project based learning conference, thanks to the Foundation’s first ever Fowkes Family Grant. Professional development opportunities like this provide knowledge & tools for faculty to create impactful programs for @NewTrier203 students.
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This is the first Veterans Day in two decades that the US is not at war in Afghanistan. So, I spoke to young veterans about the end of the war and why they think young Americans are increasingly skeptical of the use of force. My latest for @TeenVogue. teenvogue.com/story/veterans…
Why This Veterans Day Is Different

Why This Veterans Day Is Different

After pulling out of Afghanistan, the U.S. is waging war of a different kind.

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I was so glad to join with other authors to express my admiration, appreciation, and gratitude to teachers everywhere. We have so much to THANK YOU for this year, as we do every year. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
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On this #TransDayOfVisibility and every day, we support all trans and nonbinary students and colleagues—out or not—for who they know themselves to be. We continue to work toward a world where this visibility is not legislated, but celebrated. #TDOV learningforjustice.org/sites…
A designed quote from Laverne Cox that reads, "We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be and we are what we love."

ALT A designed quote from Laverne Cox that reads, "We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be and we are what we love."

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Chicago-area students considering a non-traditional, experiential year after high school can learn about gap year options and connect with program providers in-person at the USA Gap Year Fair at NTHS, 385 Winnetka Ave, on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 12-3 p.m. newtrier.k12.il.us/Student_S…
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As we enter the 50th year since MLK's death, reflecting today on his astonishing moral vision and leadership during a turbulent and often violent era.
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New Trier High School will host the Chicago Gap Year Fair on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Speaker 12-1 PM/Fair 1-3 PM. Pre-register for free @ usagapyearfairs.org/fairs/
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This beautiful illustration is by @spencerideas - out of his book "Empower" written w/ @ajjuliani #edchat #pblchat #edadmin #sketchnote
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Another example of teachers rethinking #assessment so students are more involved @educationweek ow.ly/yEjo30cgwUk #edchat #grading
What Happens When Students Design Their Own Assessments?

What Happens When Students Design Their Own Assessments?

An experimental network of Virginia schools is letting students devise projects to demonstrate what they've learned.

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New Hampshire is making moves to break down grade levels and letter grades @EdSurge ow.ly/8z3g30bOVPd #edchat #edtech
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Alumni Liz Phair: "New Trier is the kind of place that just for your own self esteem and self respect, you'll work harder at things." – at Winnetka, IL
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To eliminate plastic waste, Environmental Club is distributing 4,900 reusable Nalgenes to all students & staff bit.ly/2ku5PUS
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How to help struggling students build a growth mindset: edut.to/2jxO4qX. #growthmindset // Sponsored by @StuConnections
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7 ways #art supports interdisciplinary work: edut.to/2hmWDDQ.
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Most students don’t know when news is fake, Stanford study finds wsj.com/articles/most-studen… via @WSJ
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Putting students in charge of their learning transforms a small rural district via @EdSource #edchat ow.ly/HqrN306eNkz
Putting students in charge of their learning transforms a small rural district

Putting students in charge of their learning transforms a small rural district

Lindsay Unified, a small rural district in California's Central Valley, has embraced performance-based learning.

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Successful day canvassing for both parties in Waukesha #chipsandwauk
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.@NewTrier203's Kaleigh Dolan steps up in school program (@IGSSers), as girls water polo team leader trib.in/1HJf6QO
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Replying to @carmelhealth
@carmelhealth Art Installation at school raising awareness of gun crime in Chi! xitter.gq/carmelhealth/status/33… Great to see youth getting involved!
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