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Adler Park Students Learn About Leadership

Libertyville students leaders learned about leadership thanks to a mini grant awarded by Partners for Excellence in Education.

  • February 17, 2012
 
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Adler Park student leaders learned about leadership Tuesday. Libertyville Elementary School District 70
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Adler Park student leaders learned about leadership Tuesday. Credit Libertyville Elementary School District 70
The program was sponsored by Partners for Excellence in Education, a group of local business representatives who offer their time and financial donations to District 70. This is the 16th year for the partnership's "Mini-Grant Awards" program, which has awarded almost $100,000 over the years for direct use in the classrooms. Credit Libertyville Elementary School District 70
Sixteen grants totaling more than $ $6,250 were awarded to progressive teachers in five schools this school year. There were 23 applications from teachers for the competitive grants. Credit Libertyville Elementary School District 70
Adler Park fifth-graders and Student Council members spent the day Tuesday learning about leadership and team building from a panel of local leaders. Credit Libertyville Elementary School District 70
The panel included Libertyville Elementary District 70 Supt. Dr. Guy Schumacher, District 70 Director of Special Education Marilynn Menuey, Adler Park Principal Jon Bogie, Libertyville Fire Chief Rick Carani and Libertyville Police Chief Clint Herdegen. Credit Libertyville Elementary School District 70
Students also spent time with interactive activities put on by Partners for Excellence in Education member David Stuart of Improv Playhouse. Credit Libertyville Elementary School District 70
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