The January/February 2026 issue of the Illinois School Board Journal includes a feature on understanding data trends and using them in the district, presented by ECRA Group. Also, view a recap of the 2025 Joint Annual Conference in words and pictures. Find the Journal in your mailbox, read selected text below, or read Journal's digital edition flipbook.
Feature Articles
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What Board Members Need to Know About The New Standard for Student Proficiency
By John Gatta, Ph.D.Journal | January/February 2026 Discover what school board members need to know about Illinois' New Standards for Student Proficiency with John Gatta, Ph.D., from ECRA Group.
Regular Features
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Advocacy Angle: State and Federal Funding: Priorities are in Order
By Sarah MillerJournal | January/February 2026 While this support of EBF must continÂue, Illinois districts have become increasingly concerned about the insufficiency of other critical K-12 state funding sources that fall outÂside of EBF.
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Leadership Letter: Leading with Data: Turning Information into Impact
By Kimberly Small, J.D.Journal | January/February 2026 What is the key to navigating today's school board and district challenges effectively? Data.
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On Outreach & Training: Tiny Moments of Connection
By Laura MartinezJournal | January/February 2026 Boards that know each other better work better together ... Knowing where people are coming from and wanting to learn about each other helps build trust.