LM Apr 2025

Q&A WITH STATE SUPERINTENDENT DR. TONY SANDERS

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The Illinois State Board of Education is engaging stakeholders in the redesign of its system of assessment, accountability and statewide support. To learn more about the initiative, IASA spoke with State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders.The story is a condensed version of an interview recorded on the IASA Podcast.

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IASA Legal Corner

Farm-to-School in Southern Illinois

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News in Brief Dr. Bridges: Designing Systems for the Future Moon Scholarship Winners Announced

Elevating Education—Two New Leaders Featured

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Keynote Speakers Announced at IASA Annual Conference

Membership Drive FY 2026: Let Us Know Any Changes

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April 2025 Leadership Matters

Volume 13, Issue 4

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