LM January 2016

In this month’s issue

Additional Items

Monthly K12 Poll questions P. 4

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IASA Superintendents of Distinction P. 9 School breakfast is a win for students, district budgets P. 17 IASA Calendar of Events P. 36 Illinois General Assembly Session calendars P. 40 IASA News in Brief P. 34

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Passion to help students with special needs drives Illinois Superintendent of the Year P. 6

Bridging the connectivity gap P. 13

Dr. Jim Rosborg looks at TAP and the shrinking pool of educator candidates in our state. P. 14

Holiday season of giving, volunteering and cheer in our districts P. 18

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