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Author Archives: Steve Lefko

Posted inColumns

Combined dissimilarity is the key to building community

by Steve Lefko June 8, 2021June 10, 2021

I used to work with plant breeders, who spent their days pushing male and female corn genetics in opposite directions. When combined, the offspring were vigorous and produced high yields for farmers. It feels a lot like people are pushing in opposite directions these days, and unlike the common understanding among these breeders, the measure […]

Posted inColumns

Defending District 90

by Steve Lefko May 11, 2021May 11, 2021
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A crooked District 90 Crosswalk

by Steve Lefko April 6, 2021April 9, 2021
Posted inOne Views

Stumbling in the curricular crosswalk

by Steve Lefko March 17, 2021March 17, 2021
Posted inOne Views, Opinion

Education and the opposition party

by Steve Lefko February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
Posted inOpinion

River Forest Year in Review, take 2

by Steve Lefko January 26, 2021February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

I double-dog dare you to run for school board

by Steve Lefko October 28, 2020February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Long live the beautiful bubble

by Steve Lefko October 21, 2020February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

An open letter to the D200 Board of Ed

by Steve Lefko October 15, 2019February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Getting it right and getting it done

by Steve Lefko March 26, 2019February 10, 2021

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