LM December 2015

In this month’s issue

Additional Items

Monthly K12 poll questions P. 7 Do 1:1 programs really cost more? P. 16 Successes in Illinois School Districts P. 19 Getting to know your Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee members P. 21

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News in Brief P. 22

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IASA Calendar of events P. 24

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Making lemonade (out of mold) P. 8

ISBE focusing on local support, leading way for “Districts of Innovation” P. 11

Sharing the good news in your district P. 15

Legal reality of blogger and social media attacks P. 13

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