Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana

10/29/2026

𝟲,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝟮𝟬 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

On Thursday, November 19th, we're opening our doors for Lend a Shoulder Day!

Experience the talent, determination, and potential of our students as you spend the morning alongside them in their classrooms.

Then, gather at Gamba Ristorante for lunch and a closer look at how Big Shoulders Fund is expanding opportunities for students throughout Northwest Indiana.

Registration is open and space is limited. RSVP TODAY: https://enroll.fillout.com/t/mn3815BGgHus?c_src=LASDCHIsocial&utm_source=Linkedin_page&utm_medium=Big+Shoulders+Fund&utm_campaign=publer

10/27/2026

Cohorts four and five of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Instructional Coach Initiative came together last week for another day of learning with our partners at the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)!

Coaches explored the power of student work analysis, examined standards to define clear criteria for student success, and strengthened their understanding of the mindframes that build collective efficacy.

Together, we’re growing as instructional leaders and making a greater impact on student learning!

10/27/2026

10/22/2026

𝗚𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!

On November 19th, trade your office for a classroom at Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana's Lend a Shoulder Day!

Take part in classroom activities, interact with students, and discover how our schools are helping shape the next generation of leaders.

Afterward, join us for lunch at Gamba Ristorante and discover how our mission is creating brighter futures for students across the Region.

Don't miss your chance. RSVP TODAY: https://enroll.fillout.com/t/mn3815BGgHus?c_src=LASDCHIsocial&utm_source=Linkedin_page&utm_medium=Big+Shoulders+Fund&utm_campaign=publer

10/21/2026

Cohort three of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Instructional Coach Initiative gathered last week to learn about the learning walk process with our partners at the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)!

Coaches explored how learning walks can identify instructional trends, celebrate effective teaching practices, and align professional learning with schoolwide goals to positively impact student achievement.

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Stay connected with Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana through our monthly newsletter!

Each edition is packed with inspiring student stories, program highlights, updates from our network schools, and opportunities to get involved in our mission. Don't miss out on the latest news and the impact being made across the Region!

Click here to check it out: https://updates.bigshouldersfund.org/webmail/1032071/872854692/eecb647edd2978518d50200db0dfd80db723909f671b3cc5644c340a9c0ece47

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Erica Giegerich, kindergarten teacher at St. John the Evangelist School, for being recognized as an October 2026 Teacher of Excellence!

With 20 years of teaching experience, Erica’s passion for helping students feel loved, grow in confidence, and reach their potential shines through in everything she does. Her dedication to building meaningful relationships and making a lasting impact in her students’ lives reminds us why teaching is such a rewarding job!

10/15/2026

Join Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana on Thursday, November 19th, for Lend a Shoulder Day!

Step inside our classrooms, meet our students and educators, and experience firsthand the incredible things happening across our 20 schools here in the Region.

Then, join us for lunch at Gamba Ristorante to learn more about our mission and the impact we're making together across Northwest Indiana.

Space is limited. RSVP TODAY and be part of the experience: https://enroll.fillout.com/t/mn3815BGgHus?c_src=LASDCHIsocial&utm_source=Linkedin_page&utm_medium=Big+Shoulders+Fund&utm_campaign=publer