LM Mar 2025

While all school districts in Illinois are feeling the pinch of proration — the diminished funding in transportation and other categoricals has particularly stung districts in Tier 3 and Tier 4 who don’t receive much new money from the state. IASA spoke with superintendents across the state to gauge the impact. For some, the issue is reaching a critical juncture. TRANSPORTATION GAPS PUSH HIGHER-TIER ILLINOIS SCHOOLS TOWARD DIFFICULT DECISIONS

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AI Solutions for Schools Closer look at AI Assistants available through Expanded Partnership with IASA and ECRA Group

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EBF: Making a Difference

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IASA Legal Corner The Power of Learning Togther:

Elevating Education—Two New Leaders Featured

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Continous Improvement as a Collective Commitment Annual Conference submit breakout proposal News in Brief

Power Up Learning: Strengthen Math & Reading Skills

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March 2025 Leadership Matters

Volume 13, Issue 3

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