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IASA Newsletter Editor
Michael Chamness
mchamness@iasaedu.orgAssistant Editor
Mary Ellen Buch
mbuch@iasaedu.orgIn this month’s issue
Volume 3, Issue 7
Additional Items
Welcome back to school...and the chance to change the world one child at a time! P. 3
Kickbusch sees public education as ’great equalizer’ in land of diversity P. 10
New State Superintendent wants to open doors of opportunity for all students P. 12
‘Teachers are Heroes” is Garrett’s life story P. 13
Beerer will talk about how to LEAD in digital age P. 14
Conference agenda P. 15
Mandated Consolidation -- the second time around: The 1985-1986 Consolidation Battle P. 20
Use student growth metrics to improve instruction P. 21
Success in Illinois School Districts P. 30 IASA News in Brief P. 33 IASA Calendar of Events P. 34 Ask the State Superintendent: Dr. Tony Smith P. 7 IASA Annual Conference Preview P. 9 A new beginning: a new box of crayons P. A look at laws passed that relate to education P. 17 A special welcome to all new superintendents in Illinois this school year. A special layout with their names, photos, school districts and IASA Regions will help you put a face to a new name. The layout begins on page 24.