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Vision
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cont’d.
Updating Vision 20/20 allows us to reset
our focus on the most important issues
that impact public education in Illinois
and to lead the conversation
about policy changes that
can support our efforts to
provide quality education
for every child.
—Dr. Thomas E. Bertrand, IASB Executive Director
Vision 20/20 has produced meaningful
change, especially with passage of the
Evidence-Based Funding Model, but there
is more work to be done. This updated
blueprint for policymakers will
hopefully continue to drive
the changes needed to benefit
students throughout the
state of Illinois.
—Dr. Brent Clark, IASAExecutive Director
Vision 20/20 is a critical roadmap
for legislators. It is a realistic
direction articulated by educators
for what can and does
work for kids. Without
Vision 20/20 education
reform and progress
will flounder.
—Dr. Michael A. Jacoby,
Illinois ASBO Executive Director/CEO
While Vision 20/20 has made a
significant impact, now is not the
time to rest on past successes.
Moving forward, we need Vision
20/20’s focus and influence
to tackle other
challenges, like our
shortage of teachers
statewide.
—Dr. Jason Leahy,
IPAExecutive Director
Looking forward, it is paramount
that all stakeholders collaborate
to continue to move the Vision
20/20 mission forward
with resources,
best practices and
appropriate legislative
remedies.
—Mark Jontry, IARSS President
Strategically it’s important
that educational institutions,
associations, policy groups and
stakeholders continue
to have a platform
which allows them the
opportunity to forge
ahead collectively.
—Dr. Creg Williams, SCSDD President