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From 20th century construction, to 21st century instruction, teachers and staff at Butterfield School work to open the minds of about 500 young learners from preschool to fifth grade. Each day invites students to create, design, question and explore using the tools of creative problem solving, working collaboratively on teams, communicating as they listen, speak and write, making connections to self, text and the world around them and utilizing technology in the form of comprehensive digital literacy.
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The D70 Board of Education will meet in a regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 15, at the Educational Resource Center (ERC), 1381 Lake St., Libertyville. The public is welcome.
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A Libertyville School District 70 Board of Education Policy Committee meeting will be held at noon on Nov. 3, in the Educational Resource Center, 1381 Lake St., Libertyville. The public is welcome.
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Guidance for Building a Meaningful Life
Chief Evangelist of Canva and creator of the Remarkable People podcast. Executive Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales. Former Apple Chief Evangelist and Wikimedia Foundation trustee. Author of 16 books, including international bestsellers. Kawasaki is a high-energy visionary and a master of practical strategies and inspiration, sharing insights from decades of experience and his podcast Remarkable People. This event offers a wealth of guidance for building a meaningful life.
![Families Learning Together Event Nov. 18 on Living Freely in a Goal Obsessed World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759263109/d70k12ilus/qchvw9hlfwdxpiavv5gp/FANLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759263109/d70k12ilus/qchvw9hlfwdxpiavv5gp/FANLogo.png","width":500}])
How to Live Freely in a Goal Obsessed World
Neuroscientist at King’s College London and founder of Ness Labs, a community helping knowledge workers achieve more without sacrificing mental health. Researches curiosity, learning, and adaptability. Author of Tiny Experiments, a practical guide to living with curiosity and experimentation, challenging the idea that life is driven solely by purpose and productivity. A leading voice in neuroscience and mental health, Le Cunff brings insight, humor, and a modern perspective—this event promises to be a season highlight.
The D70 Board of Education will meet in a regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17, at the Educational Resource Center (ERC), 1381 Lake St., Libertyville. The public is welcome.
Yale and Stanford-trained physician, Dr. Anand completed neurology, neuro-infectious disease, and neuroimmunology training at Johns Hopkins and Massachusetts General. Now an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University and clinician at Boston Medical Center, her work has been likened by Dr. Anupam Jena to that of Pulitzer Prize–winner Siddhartha Mukherjee. Her book, blending history, memoir, and clinical insight, offers poetic stories of the brain, its mysteries, and its impact on our lives—an inspiring reminder of our shared humanity.
New York Times bestselling author Jeff Selingo, known for Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, is a regular contributor to The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He serves as special advisor to the president and professor of practice at Arizona State University and co-hosts the Future U podcast. Formerly the top editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education, Selingo brings deep expertise and fresh insights into the college admissions landscape. His new book highlights 75 standout colleges that prioritize teaching, value, and belonging—beyond the ultra-elite top 15.
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D70 Board of Education members of the Finance Committee are expected to meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the ERC, 1381 Lake St., Libertyville.
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Libertyville High School, 708 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
