Here is a Table of Contents for the September/October 2010 issue of Illinois School Board Journal. Highlighted articles are available here in full-text form. For other articles get in touch with:

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• Public education: What have we seen...what can we expect?
  by Linda Dawson
  Just what has changed since 1980 and what remains the same regarding education in Illinois' public schools? You might be surprised.

• Facilities must evolve in order to compete
  by Sam Johnson
  An architect envisions what schools may look like in 2040.
  Sidebar: Teachers in 2040 will 'facilitate' learning
  Sidebar: Technology's influence will shape future schools

• School boards: Where will we be in 2040?
  by Bill Dussling
  A current board president sees boards as still critical to the education process.

• Just being first doesn't make you a good leader
  by Walter H. Warfield
  Creating an effective team is important for school board members and their superintendent.

• Is your elementary school on a track for closure?
  by Joe Pacha, Sherrilyn Billger, Frank Beck and Norm Durflinger
  First in a three part series that examines the factors of school closure in Illinois and which ones, when addressed, can decrease the likelihood of closure.
  Sidebar: Methodology for the study
  Sidebar: Examining three recent closures

• Involvement key for parents at school
  by Glenda Allen-Jones
  Providing multiple opportunities to engage parents is essential for schools at all levels.
  Sidebar: Background on Head Start

• D300 leads Illinois schools in HealthierUS Challenge
  by Eric Knutson
  One Illinois district is taking a unified stand this year against childhood obesity.

• Mailbag

• Practical PR: Meeting expectations in a 2.0 world
  by Karen Geddeis

• Ask the staff: Boards must decide how small is too small
  by Linda Dawson