Find new resources to support the 40 by 40: Fulfill the IDEA Promise campaign in our recent Federal Legislative Report. Also highlighted is info about the FY 2027 budget, federal education tax credit, E-Rate & new Defend the Spend Requirement for grantees. iasb.com/advocacy/legislativ…

Excellent meetings in Wabash Valley, Kishwaukee & Three Rivers Divisions. Thanks to our school hosts: Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C and @CUSD428. Shout out to our presenters: Julie Wollerman (ROE #3), @mikelubelfeld and Attorneys Dana Fattore Crumley and Kristen Kinast of @Franczek.

Read about facilities progress, proposals, and plans in districts throughout the state in today's Leading Education News. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…

The Illinois School Report Card, the annual report released by @ISBEnews, will be available on October 30. Districts have access to the Report Card Educator Preview, including preliminary annual summative designations. iasb.com/news-listing/illino…

In today’s Leading News, read the headlines in anticipation of the November 3 election. Also in the news, law enforcement links suspects in a recent threat to Marion CUSD 2 schools to an extremist group. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…

IASB members, join us today at noon for an overview of the 2026 Delegate Assembly. Staff will cover resolutions under consideration, delegate's role & voting process & logistics. Districts can register delegates online prior to the meeting on Nov. 21. iasb.netforument.com/eweb/Dy…

Today at Noon, for ALL school board candidates! Everything you need to know about the Statement of Economic Interests required for candidates running for their local school board. iasb.com/livestream

Tomorrow at noon for school board candidates, important information regarding the Statement of Economic Interests; its content, where to obtain, and what to file. Bring your questions. The webinar is open to all Illinois school board candidates. iasb.com/livestream

Great meeting in the Lake Division last week at @WaukeganSchools. Excellent presentation by Rae Clementz of ISBE on unified proficiency standards and the Profiles of Performance accountability system. More meetings this week in the Wabash, Kishwaukee & Three Rivers Divisions

In Tuesday's Leading News, school districts seek community input on safety and security, referendums, and more. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…

Talented students will be featured throughout #ILjac26. 🎨 Student artwork courtesy of @Ilaea 🎵 Music groups @sd308 East High School Jazz Ensemble @SYC427 High School Chamber Choir @PrairieGrove46 Junior High Jazz Band 1 @ChiPubSchools Lincoln Park High School Chamber Orchestra

For all IASB members serving as your district’s delegate, join us on Thursday (Oct. 22) at noon for a Delegate Assembly Overview. IASB staff will go over your delegate role, what conversations need to be had with your board & info help you cast your votes. iasb.netforument.com/eweb/Dy…

In today’s Leading News, districts address student growth and achievement. Schools, districts, and the IHSA respond to allegations of racial harassment. Also in the news, bees. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…

More great IASB Division Meetings this week in the Egyptian & Starved Rock Divisions. Thank you to our hosts: Bethel SD 82 & Mendota CCSD 289. Excellent presentations & discussions led by @DavidBraunFPC of @Franczek & Mendota CCSD 289.

School board candidates, Part 3 of our How to Navigate Running for School Board webinar series continues on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at noon. Get important information on the Statement of Economic Interests, what’s required, its content & candidate obligations. iasb.com/livestream

Friday's Leading Education News: schools, students, dialogue, and citizenship. Also in the news, three students and a teacher have died after an elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…

A few @CofSSBA updates for October, including upcoming webinars and previous recordings and registration for the 2027 COSSBA National Conference in Dallas. iasb.com/news-listing/cossba…

Congress promised 40%. Schools receive just 10%. Every dollar of the federal promise that Congress fails to provide is shifted onto local school districts. iasb.com/news_40-by-40 #FundIDEA #40By2040 #IDEAPromise

Illinois school leaders, today is the last chance to register for the 2026 Joint Annual Conference at early bird rates and save $100. Starting tomorrow, fees increase for the November 20-22 event in Chicago. #ILjac26 iasb.com/conference/attend

November 15 is School Board Members Day in Illinois. The honorary day is a chance to thank local education leaders for their commitment to providing quality education opportunities for all students. We have a number of resources to help #ThankABoardMember iasb.com/memberships-and-div…