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COVER STORY Pieces are on the table, but school funding reform remains a puzzle.

Professional Development Opportunities myON & IASA launch ‘Get Illinois Reading’ campaign CSI Illinois: Using Evidence-Based Practices for School Transformation IASA News in Brief

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10 IASA adds Field Services Directors to meet demand

Illinois support for public education ranks dead last among 50 states In uncertain national education environment, Smith stands up for Illinois public schools

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IASA Calendar of Events Videos from the Districts

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Volume 5, Issue 3 March 2017 LeadershipMatters 17000-03

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