LM - January 2015

In this month’s issue

Additional Items

Alliance Leadership Summit P. 24

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Getting to know your Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee members P. 26

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News in Brief P. 29

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Job Bank P. 30

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IASA Calendar of Events P. 34

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IASA kicks off ’Superintendents of Distinction regional award program P. 8

Bertrand develops culture of ’kids first’ P. 5

Message from the State Superintendent of Education

2014: A year of accomplishments in Illinois P. 12

Holiday season of giving, volunteering and cheer P. 13

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