Career-focused education, customized student achievement metrics and funding public education are among some of the big-picture concepts encapsulated in a recently unveiled long-range planning document.
Vision 2030 was assembled with input from administrators and board of education members across Illinois — including two within Naperville School District 203.
Navigating a post-pandemic environment
Several years have passed since pandemic-related lockdowns were lifted in schools, and the public education environment has returned to normal. But educators have frequently stated COVID-19 had a measurable impact on the learning environment.
“In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of public education has changed, presenting challenges for districts and boards of education that focus on their governance and fiduciary responsibilities,” Superintendent Dan Bridges said as he discussed the foundation of Vision 2030 at a board of education meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 …