District Leaders Represent CCSD59 at Future Ready Summit
On June 15 and 16, 2015, Superintendent of CCSD59 Dr. Art Fessler and members of the district’s leadership team attended the Chicago Future Ready Summit in Wadsworth, IL. President Obama announced the regional summits at the ConnectED to the Future Convening, hosted at the White House on Nov. 19, 2014.
The Chicago summit was hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the Alliance for Excellent Education in conjunction with Gurnee School District 56 and Barrington School District 220, both in Illinois.
CCSD59 had the unique honor of creating two promotional videos in support of this campaign, both of which were shown at the White House in November, 2014. The videos now tour with the Future Ready Summit and are viewed across the nation at each gathering.
The videos feature footage of CCSD59 teachers and students, while highlighting 21st century learning practices in its classrooms.
“Being a part of the Future Ready Summit and learning alongside of some of the most innovative leaders across the midwest proved to be a wonderful experience. For me, seeing CCSD59 students and staff in the videos, shown to all in attendance, brought an overwhelming sense of pride in all that is happening within CCSD59,” said Dr. Fessler.
To learn about CCSD59’s committment to the Future Ready campaign and to watch both videos, visit ccsd59.org/futureready.
Always proud to see @ccsd59 students and staff showing evidence of 21C learning! #futureready President Obama Video pic.twitter.com/fw45PEPwbg
— Ross Vittore (@rossvittore) June 16, 2015
What does it mean to be a Future Ready school? @#FutureReady @bengrey pic.twitter.com/s7N9967tMm
— Art Fessler (@afess7) June 15, 2015