LM Apr 2018

Vision20/20ForgesAhead It was common in the early stages of developing the education public-policy platform, Vision 20/20, to open meetings with a question, Ralph Grimm remembers. Does anyone know what the plan is for public education, a presenter would ask? Almost every time, the room was silent. “People couldn’t answer it,” said Grimm, a former superintendent who was named director of Vision 20/20 in March. “It really became a rallying cry.” by Jason M. Nevel IASA Assistant Director of Communications

adequate education for Illinois school children, he said. Those pillars are: Equitableandadequate funding Highlyeffectiveeducators

21st century learning Sharedaccountability

Grimm said what Vision 20/20 did was change the narrative from school districts being known for what they oppose, rather than what they stand for. The effort identified four pillars, all focused on the overarching goal of providing a more equitable and

In addition, Grimm said, what Vision 20/20 also did was bring education stakeholders together to create a roadmap for public education.

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