IASB Journal September/October 2017
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Welcome to the September/October 2017 issue of The Illinois School Board Journal. Selected articles are available below in text form. For other articles, click the digital edition link above.
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Cover Stories
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Optimal time for learning
By Theresa Kelly GegenThe Barrington SD 220 community undertook a comprehensive process of assessing costs and benefits of later starts for older students. -
Sleep science sets the snooze
By Theresa Kelly GegenNatural sleep patterns change in the middle- and high school years.
Feature Articles
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Districts make way for KIDS
by Melissa FigueiraWhat does this fall's statewide rollout of the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) mean for school districts? -
Policy monitoring allows districts to align, clarify
by Cathy TalbertSchool policies require monitoring and review. -
Re-imagining time improves teaching, learning, service
By Ken WallaceMaine THSD's new bell schedule reflects its commitment to personalized learning and better student service
Regular Features
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Ask the Staff: Fairness, funding, and forecasting
by Zach Messersmith -
Practical PR: Building value for school PR through statewide partnerships
by Cathy Kedjidjian