Latest District 11 Events

The Soap Box Derby, STEAM Expo, and Science Share exemplify District 11’s commitment to STEAM education. During the Soap Box Derby, students apply engineering design principles, analyze forces and motion, and refine prototypes through testing and iteration. These activities bring physics and mathematics to life through authentic problem solving. At the STEAM Expo, robotics, coding, and engineering challenges engage students in modeling, data analysis, systems thinking, and computational design. The Science Share highlights student investigations in which learners construct explanations, communicate evidence-based reasoning, and make interdisciplinary connections across scientific concepts. These events serve as community-driven celebrations of learning. Families, school leaders, teachers, community partners, and district staff collaborate by volunteering, mentoring, sponsoring materials, and celebrating student achievement. This collective effort reinforces that science learning extends beyond the classroom. District 11 demonstrates that rigorous, three-dimensional STEAM learning flourishes when schools and the community collaborate to support innovation, equity, and student voice.

District 11 achieved substantial gains in student achievement by implementing a unified, research-based literacy and mathematics curriculum, accompanied by robust implementation supports across all 45 schools. The district standardized instructional practices, centralized assessment processes, enhanced coaching, and established continuous data feedback mechanisms to inform ongoing improvement.

During the 2024–25 academic year, reading proficiency for students in grades 3–8 increased by 10 percentage points, and mathematics proficiency rose by 6.5 percentage points. Students with disabilities and English Language Learners also showed significant gains, while the proportion of the lowest-performing students declined substantially.

District 11 progress illustrates the impact of sustained systemwide coherence, including a shared curriculum, aligned professional development, regular instructional walkthroughs, and continuous data-driven adjustments. These measures demonstrate that consistent expectations and high-quality instructional materials can promote equitable academic growth among diverse student populations.

A weekly virtual session held on Wednesday evenings designed to engage, educate, and empower parents on a range of topics, including literacy, math, social-emotional learning, mental health, digital safety, health and wellness, community partnerships, early childhood development, and support for children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Multiple Language Learners (MLLS). Engaging students, families, and communities in an inclusive process, adapting to families' social and cultural contexts, and leveraging community resources.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Iovine and Young Center (founded by Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre) for Leaders of Tomorrow, a new Grades 6–12 school in District 11 where creativity meets purpose and students explore design, technology, and business. Students participate in hands-on, challenge-based projects and collaborate with industry mentors, connecting academics to real-world innovation.

We need your support in identifying and encouraging students who are imaginative thinkers, problem solvers, and creators to apply for the 2026-2027 school-year. Since the high school application window has closed, guidance counselors are especially needed to assist families and students with the application process for this new school. Please refer to the attached flyer and share it with your school community, and direct families to www.11x370.com or [email protected] for more information.

Thank you for helping us cultivate the next generation of Leaders of Tomorrow!