Cover Stories
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The World of Literacy: A Revolution in Teaching Reading and Writing
By Theresa Kelly GegenJournal | September/October 2025 Understanding the teaching of literacy is a responsibility of school boards, which must make key decisions impacting quality, achievement, and outcomes for all students, including curriculum adoption and resource allocation.
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Conversations and Commentary: Literacy Questions in Illinois
By Louise DechovitzJournal | September/October 2025 With the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan in place, and the conversation about literacy continuing, Illinois literacy advocates continue to elevate the Plan, but acknowledge the work to be done.
Regular Features
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Front Page: The World of Literacy
By Theresa Kelly GegenJournal | September/October 2025 My job is to communicate, with clarity and consistency, the ways the Association can help Illinois school board members fulfill their roles for the benefit of the communities and students they serve.
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On Outreach & Training: Board Presidents, Transforming Setbacks into Comebacks
By Arlana BedardJournal | September/October 2025 Four themes describing how board presidents can move from overwhelming setbacks to transformational comebacks.
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Educational Equity: Us and Us, Connecting Through Storytelling
By Maryam BrotineJournal | September/October 2025 The challenge we face is to step away from othering and breaking and to move towards bridging.
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Practical PR: Literacy Curriculum Implementation, Equipping Leaders, Engaging Students & Managing Change
By Katharine HughesJournal | September/October 2025 Simultaneous to the development of the state plan, Winnetka SD 36 was in the midst of a Literacy Curriculum Review to align with both state standards and the latest scientific research.
Commentary
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Exploring Student Experiences and Improving Outcomes for Black Children with Autism: Part IV
By Asha Amore Brown and Diallo Telli BrownJournal | September/October 2025 This is the final installment in a series of commentaries that lays the foundation for understanding the challenges and systemic inequities Black students with autism face in K-12 education and delves into specific recommendations and actionable steps for educators, policymakers, and families to address these disparities.
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Commentary A School Board Member’s Insights
By Brenda WarrenJournal | September/October 2025 What makes it difficult for boards and superintendents to effect change, and what do school board members need to know in the world of literacy?