LM February 2017

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COVER STORY State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith hopes to build upon a foundation of deeper relationships with school districts across the state as he begins his third year as schools chief in Illinois.

Power-packed Leadership Summit right around the corner

Professional Development Opportunities IASA News in Brief IASA Calendar of Events 26 25 24 6 Videos from the Districts

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Avoiding ‘lines in the sand’ in superintendent-board relations

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Integrating diversity into processes and mindset to enhance student learning

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Volume 5, Issue 2 February 2017 LeadershipMatters 17000-02

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