“We engage, grow, and empower every learner, every day" is the vision statement of the District 37 school community in Ingleside, Illinois, and a well-developed curriculum is one of the most fundamental ingredients for every child’s educational success. District 37 focuses on meeting the needs of the whole child, and it is the curriculum that melds into one of the most current educational trends, the philosophy of education of the school district, and the desires of each and every parent and guardian to have his or her child reach the optimum of success. Education is global and addresses current as well as past events, offering students opportunities to make real world connections across every curricular area. In preparing students for the 21st century, classroom instruction prepares them with the skills necessary to access and connect information in a rapidly changing world.