The Advocacy Issue of the Illinois School Board Journal is a school board member's guide to the whys and ways to advocate for public education. You can read selected text below, or read the Journal's digital edition flipbook.
Cover Stories
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In Practice: Advocacy Resources for Illinois School Board Members
Compiled by Theresa Kelly Gegen and the IASB Governmental Relations TeamThe Illinois Association of School Boards, led by the Governmental Relations team, assists members in their advocacy efforts. School board members in Illinois have an essential voice to be heard in the legislative process. -
Perspectives on Advocacy
By Theresa Kelly Gegen with Sarah MillerIASB Associate Executive Director Sarah Miller shares perspectives on advocacy in the public education sphere.From the March/April 2024 IASB Journal. -
Commentary: Advocacy Empowers School Board Members
By Shawn KillackeyThrough advocacy, we can do more. From the March/April 2024 IASB Journal. -
From Moonshots to Mandates, Legislative Leaders Share Their Thoughts
By Barbara HobrockThe four Illinois legislative leaders discuss working with school board members on questions of public policy. From the March/April 2024 IASB Journal. -
Interview with Senator Tom Bennett
By Barbara HobrockSenator Tom Bennett of Illinois’ 53rd District is a former school board member.
Feature Articles
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Be Collaborative: Crucial Characteristics of Leaders of Integrity Part III
By Don ParkerThe series highlights four crucial characteristics of leaders of integrity: courageous, ethical, collaborative, an aaction-oriented. From the March/April 2024 IASB Journal.
Regular Features
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Front Page
By Theresa Kelly GegenSchool board members have different backgrounds, experiences, occupations, and demographics and bring a variety of opinions, viewpoints, and priorities. -
From the Field: What Did You Say?
By Reatha OwenWe communicate every day of our lives, whether it be spoken, written, or through body language. Why is it so important? -
Boards & Superintendents: Setting Your New Superintendent Up for Success
By Vic ZimmermanThe transition from one superintendent to the next one plays a big part in the success of the new superintendent and the newly created board/superintendent relationship.