LM Feb 2025

7 THINGS EVERY SUPERINTENDENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT EBF

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With an average of 75 new district administrators joining the ranks annually — approximately 600 new superintendents over the past eight years — there’s a critical need to preserve institutional knowledge about this funding system. To help less experienced superintendents have a better understanding of how the formula works, IASA asked Robert Wolfe to craft an article explaining the main tenants of EBF.

RSVP for Illinois Reception at AASA Aspiring Superintendents Academy Information

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Elevating Education—Two New Leaders Featured

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IASA Authors: Dr. Carrie Hruby discusses new book

Register for IASA Legal Workshops Empowering Illinois Schools to Thrive in Age of AI

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Pathways to the Future

Pathways to the Future: Innovating for the Next Generation

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Return of Dues: Update Your BeneficiariesToday

Innovating for the Next Generation

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February 2025 Leadership Matters

Volume 13, Issue 2

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