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Cover Stories
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School leaders show up to learn, share, connect
By Kara Kienzler; photographs by Michael Hudson; design by Katie GrantPublic school leaders, educators, and innovators from across the state gathered in Chicago to participate in the 87th Joint Annual Conference with the Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Association of School Administrators, and Illinois Association of School Business Officials.
Feature Articles
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Full Count: Illinois Education and the 2020 Census
By Theresa Kelly GegenThe decennial census is the largest peacetime mobilization in the United States. ... The census draws together communities for a common cause: gathering the fairest possible share of resources. The education community in Illinois has a stake in an accurate count.
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Story Time for School Districts
By Theresa Kelly GegenDistricts throughout the state ... have not only dug into the Illinois Report Card data to assess their progress and goals, but have also shared stories derived from that information with their communities.
Regular Features
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ICYMI: Is Your Board Working as a Team?
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Leadership Letter: Stories are for Telling
By Thomas E. BertrandWhat if — along with annual reports of test scores, student discipline, and attendance reports — we shared a story each month or quarter that reinforces what we believe, what we do on behalf of our children and our families? -
Legal Matters: Ready or Not
By Debra JacobsonSweeping student data privacy law impacts Illinois school districts
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From the Field: What Type of Cheese is Your Story?
By Dee MolinareOpen, honest communication while telling your story will go a long way toward building trust among all stakeholders.
Commentary
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K-12 Cybersecurity: The Role of the School Board
Commentary by Doug LevinFour questions for boards of education to ask on the topic of cybersecurity risk management. -
Partnerships Create Pathways to Meet Illinois’ Teacher Shortage
Commentary by William “Bill” MarzanoIn addressing the teacher shortage in Illinois, a comprehensive and integrated human resource management strategy is comprised of three components: recruitment, training, and retention. Here's a proposal for leveraging the state’s higher education system to efficiently train the future educators needed.