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January/February 2018

IASB Journal January/February 2018 

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Welcome to the January/February 2018 issue of The Illinois School Board Journal. Selected articles are available below in text form. For other articles, click the digital edition link above.

To request copies of the print version, contact communications@iasb.com.

Feature Articles

  • Passing the torch

    By James Russell
    Retired from the IASB Communications department after 17-plus years, Jim Russell reflects on good ideas, not-so-good ideas, good people, and the ambitious projects undertaken in his tenure.

  • Effective boards require PD for teachers, administrators, and themselves

    By Keith Pain
    Professional development is critical in the public education setting, creating a focus on high expectations and continuous improvement.

Regular Features

Commentary

  • Board members are rare birds

    By David E. Bartz
    After attending the Joint Annual Conference with family, a veteran educator of educators has this piece of advice for school board members: "Don't ever change."