District 205 Hosts Educational Leader

ELMHURST, IL — Elmhurst District 205 recently hosted a prominent world-wide educational thought-leader, Dr. Michael Fullan. According to the school, Fullan was awarded the Order of Canada in 2012 for his work in transforming education in Ontario. His organization currently works with countries, states, jurisdictions, and districts in Ontario, California, England, Finland, New Zealand, Australia and Uruguay.

Seventy-five District 205 administrators and teacher leaders were in attendance along with 50 other educators from six other districts.

According to the district, the presentation focused on the elements of Fullan's recent work Coherence (Focusing Direction, Creating Collaborative Cultures, Deepening Learning, and Securing Accountability) with an emphasis on deepening learning and the implications of technology through the lens of healthy cultures. The district said his practical approach creates and drives theory after consulting with successful practitioners in the field.

"Today was a great day for the future of Education in Elmhurst. Although Dr. Fullan has been awarded the Order of Canada, we’d like to think he is more proud of the recognition he received today when we memorialized him as an Honorary Duke," Superintendent Dr. David Moyer said in a release. "Michael is truly brilliant, but he can make the most complex concepts intuitive and accessible. Our administrators and teacher leaders were engaged in serious reflective thought about our role in society and moral obligation to ensure that all students learn and grow. I was extremely happy to partner with other area districts who, likewise, are committed to this principle.”

Photo provided by District 205.