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The Illinois State Board of Education adopted the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan, a roadmap to enhance and unify core literacy instruction efforts statewide. IASA spoke with administrators in Joliet PSD #86 (Three Rivers) and also Herrin CUSD #4 (Shawnee) to showcase two examples of districts that are experiencing encouraging results after changing approaches to teaching literacy. ELEVATING LITERACY IN ILLINOIS

Elevating Education Highlights Two New Leaders

Keep Illinois Learning in Summer

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IASA News in Brief

Annual Conference: Submit Breakout Proposal; Take Advantage of Marketing Opportunities Conference Showcase— Tips from AASA National Conference, In Case You Missed It

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Legal Workshops

Videos From the Districts

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Volume 12, Issue 3 March 2024 Leadership Matters 24050

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