Voices of District 303

Voices of District 303

St. Charles CUSD 303

Episodes 44
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
36%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

The Voices of District 303 Podcast is designed to open a window into the daily lives of our students, staff members, and community. Launched in 2021, Voices of District 303 strives to take you into schools, classrooms, and departments that make District 303 a special place to teach, learn, and grow.

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Recent Episodes

S6E7 Inside Our Schools: The Eye-Opening Insights from Community Members who Served on the D303 Facilities Committee

Jun 11, 2026 37m

This school year, we’ve taken you inside our schools and classrooms across D303. In this episode, we talk with three members of the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee about what they…

S6E6 Inside the Classroom: Visiting Classrooms and Student Spaces at Wild Rose & North HS

Mar 12, 2026 17m

This school year, the Voices of D303 Podcast is taking you inside our schools and classrooms, to hear from our staff about how we’re advancing our mission of…Together, Building Pathways to…

S6E5 Inside the Classroom at Thompson Middle School: Teaming & MS Transition

Feb 06, 2026 38m

This school year, the Voices of D303 Podcast is taking you inside our classrooms, to hear from our educators about their work in advancing the D303 mission of: Together, Building Pathways to…

S6E4 Supporting Student Attendance: “Guiding Students from Avoidance to Achievement” Parent-Empowerment Series with Dr. Megan Schmitz

Jan 09, 2026 11m

As part of D303’s Student Attendance Campaign this year, the district hosted a parent-education and empowerment series with contextual-behavioral psychologist Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living…

S6E3 Inside the Classroom: How Community Creates Excellence at Bell Graham

Dec 09, 2025 47m

In this episode, we visit the classroom of Bell Graham 4th grade lead teacher Ruth Vostal to talk with her and Principal Amy Kleuppel about how educators come together in Professional Learning…

S6E2 Inside the Classroom: Talking with North High School Department Chairs Jennifer Anderson and Stephanie Dodd

Nov 04, 2025 40m

This school year, the Voices of D303 Podcast is taking you inside our classrooms, to hear from our educators about their work in advancing the D303 mission of: Together, Building Pathways to…

S6E1 Inside the Classroom: Talking English & Social Studies, with East HS Department Chairs Cara Drexler and Andy Ehrhardt

Oct 01, 2025 40m

This school year, the Voices of D303 Podcast is taking you inside our classrooms, to hear from our educators about their work in advancing the D303 mission of: Together, Building Pathways to…

S5E8 Finding Your Pathway: A Conversation with Members of the Class of 2025 Pt.2

Jul 29, 2025 27m

This is Part 2 of our special Class of 2025 Episode of the Voices of D303 Podcast. To close out the 2024-25 school year, we’ve spotlighted some outstanding members of our Class of ’25. When we…

S5E7 Finding Your Pathway: A Conversation with Members of the Class of 2025

Jul 02, 2025 39m

This year-end episode of the Voices of D303 podcast spotlights three outstanding members of our Class of 2025–James Shimon, Ellen Jahoda, and Tanner Karsjen. They talk with Dr. Gordon about finding…

S5E6 Transparency, Teamwork, and Teaching: The Impact of PLCs at Corron Elementary

Jan 31, 2025 30m

Effective Collaboration is one of three key priorities in the District 303 Strategic Plan, and Professional Learning Communities, or PLCs, play a vital role in bringing this priority to life. PLCs…

S5E5 Formative Assessments & Their Role In Elevating Excellence

Jan 10, 2025 36m

For many educators in District 303, formative assessments serve as a diagnostic tool, helping them to analyze the effectiveness of their teaching methods. Receiving real-time feedback on student…

S5E4 Career Connections: Students Talk Self-Advocacy & Efforts To Increase Opportunities For All

Dec 13, 2024 27m

Extracurricular academic programs or internships take learning outside of the classroom and can be instrumental for students looking to discover their passions. St. Charles East juniors Kunal Gaind…

S5E3 Conversation with Distinguished Alumni Class of 2024

Dec 06, 2024 30m

District 303 graduates Cheryl Denz, Rick Gibson, Jeffrey LaDeur, and Karen Schmidt were recently honored as the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2024. As part of their return to their former schools,…

S5E2 How Brain Science Is Enhancing Student Learning

Sep 24, 2024 45m

District 303 educators are embracing new brain research that suggests that caring teachers can alter a student's brain chemistry for the better. Gifted Coordinator Yvette Stahl cites one study that…

S5E1 Hyped for Homecoming

Sep 06, 2024 27m

Homecoming week is a time for high schoolers to showcase their school pride while making lifelong memories. Three students who are involved in planning their school’s homecoming celebrations recently…

S4E4 High School Students Talk Passions, Overcoming Challenges

May 09, 2024 49m

High school is a transformational time for students, as they begin to establish their independence as young adults. Four members of Dr. Gordon’s Superintendent Student Advisory Council recently…

S4E3 The Power of PLCs

Apr 02, 2024 33m

Renewed emphasis on professional learning communities (PLCs) is elevating student growth in District 303. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Christine Igoe, ELA Coordinator Dr. Amanda Wojcik, and Davis…

S4E2 Finances and Facilities

Oct 20, 2023 28m

School finance can be confusing. From the size of a school district’s budget and types of funds it includes to the percentage of local, state and federal revenue it receives, there’s a lot to…

S4E1 How District 303 Developed its Strategic Plan

Sep 20, 2023 31m

District 303 is in its first year of implementing a new five-year Strategic Plan, which was approved by the Board last summer. The plan guides the District’s long-term priorities, resources and…

S3E2 Blue Ribbon Achieved: Norton Creek Elementary and North High School

Oct 05, 2022 21m

District 303’s Norton Creek Elementary and St. Charles North High School have been named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. They are among 297 schools in the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Voices of District 303 have?

Voices of District 303 has published 44 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Education.

Is Voices of District 303 still active?

Voices of District 303 is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 27m.

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