2025's Top 5 Episodes of Inside IASB

Inside IASB is a podcast series that offers valuable insights and support to Illinois school board members. This overview highlights the five most-listened-to episodes released this year, providing an opportunity to explore new content or revisit topics of interest.
 

5. Inside the Capitol: IASB’s 2025 Advocacy Agenda with Sarah Miller
Coming in at the fifth most listened-to episode this year is our annual Advocacy agenda overview with Sarah Miller, IASB's Director of Governmental Relations. We explored the top legislative priorities shaping public education in Illinois this year. It's cool to listen to this with 20/20 hindsight!

 

4. Budgeting and Funding Challenges with Ann Williams, Ed.D.
The fourth most-viewed episode in 2025 was Budgeting and Funding Challenges with Ann Williams. In this insightful episode, we dove into the complex world of school finance with Ann Williams, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent of Operations at School District U-46, and Senior Editor of the Essentials of School Finance book.

 

3. Empowering School Boards with Data-Driven Decisions - A Conversation with Doug LaFleur of School Data Solutions
At number three, Doug LaFleur of School Data Solutions joined the show to explain how schooldistricts can transform decision-making through powerful data analytics.

 

2. Getting Started as a New Board Member with Jim Lima
At a very close number two, experienced school board member Jim Lima of Leyden CHSD 212 joined the podcast to share his experience of serving for over 20 years as a school board member and offered insightful tips for newly elected members.

 

1. Stepping In: All About New Board Members
And finally, the most listened-to episode was "Stepping In: All About New Board Members." Lori Grant, IASB Associate Executive Director of Outreach, Training & Events, discussed key questions and concerns that newly elected IASB board members often bring to the table.

 

That marks the end of 2025 for Inside IASB! We’ll resume in January with our bi-weekly episodes, released every other Wednesday, featuring stories from IASB staff and board members across the state. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Music to get notifications for new episodes. Visit http://www.iasb.com/podcast to learn more.