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IASA hosted a graduation ceremony on May 17 for the ISAL VII cohort. The ceremony also marked the final cohort for Dr. Nancy Blair, one of the program’s foundational leaders and facilitators. ISAL VII COHORT GRADUATES

Announcing the 2024 IASA Superintendents of Distinction

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Safe School ID Compliance PLUS: Sign Up for 2024–25 School Year Elevating Education IASA Member Authors: Dr. Tiffany Brunson 60th Annual Conference Sept. 2024: Call for Presentations, Marketing Opportunities

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Dr. Kyle Thompson: The Case for Phone-Free Schools

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Dr. Courtney Orzel: Heartfelt Farewell from IASA’s Associate Director of Professional Development

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Volume 12, Issue 5 May 2024 Leadership Matters 24106

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