LM Jan 2019

Vision ... cont’d.

Vision 20/20 is a critical roadmap for legislators. It is a realistic direction articulated by educators

Vision 20/20 has produced meaningful change, especially with passage of the Evidence-Based Funding Model, but there is more work to be done. This updated blueprint for policymakers will hopefully continue to drive the changes needed to benefit students throughout the state of Illinois. —Dr. Brent Clark, IASAExecutive Director

for what can and does work for kids. Without Vision 20/20 education reform and progress will flounder. —Dr. Michael A. Jacoby, Illinois ASBO Executive Director/CEO

While Vision 20/20 has made a significant impact, now is not the time to rest on past successes. Moving forward, we need Vision 20/20’s focus and influence to tackle other

Updating Vision 20/20 allows us to reset our focus on the most important issues that impact public education in Illinois

and to lead the conversation about policy changes that can support our efforts to provide quality education for every child. —Dr. Thomas E. Bertrand, IASB Executive Director

challenges, like our shortage of teachers statewide. —Dr. Jason Leahy, IPAExecutive Director

Strategically it’s important that educational institutions, associations, policy groups and stakeholders continue to have a platform which allows them the

Looking forward, it is paramount that all stakeholders collaborate to continue to move the Vision 20/20 mission forward with resources, best practices and appropriate legislative remedies. —Mark Jontry, IARSS President

opportunity to forge ahead collectively.

—Dr. Creg Williams, SCSDD President

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