Cover Stories

• Educator Shortage in 2021: Response and Recommendations

  By Jim Rosborg

  Now is the time to review past practices that worked and implement them to assist Illinois and truly help the students of the future.

• Illinois Teacher Shortage Crisis: Quick Fixes and Long-Range Solutions

  By Hans A. Andrews and William A. Marzano

  There are decreasing numbers of students entering colleges and universities with the goal of entering the teaching field, and a higher number of teachers are leaving the profession and/or retiring early.

Feature Articles

• Combating Child Sexual Abuse: Changes to Erin’s Law are on the Way

  By Maureen A. Lemon

  Until recently, Illinois’ Erin’s Law encouraged, but did not require, certain inclusions in policy.

Regular Features

• Front Page: Sounding the Alarm

  By Theresa Kelly Gegen

• Leadership Letters: The Word of the Day

  By Thomas E. Bertrand

• From the Field: A Board Team Built on the Pillars of Trust

  By Lori Grant

• Practical PR

  By Brett Clark

  Navigating Communications as a Board Member: What to Say and Do (and More Importantly What Not to Say or Do)

• Journal Resources November/December 2021