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Learn more about the innovative strategies in Leyden CHSD #212 that led to an independent panel naming Dr. Nick Polyak the 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year. 2026 SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

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Volume 13, Issue 9 November–December 2025 Leadership Matters

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