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The Illinois Association of School Administrators is the state's premier advocacy organization for public school superintendents. This podcast tackles the most important issues facing public...

IASA Associate Director of Professional Learning Dr. Dawn Bridges joins Franklin Covey consultant Dr. Candace Singh, Lake County Regional Su...

Data is only useful if you know what to do with it. In this episode, we talk with Andrew Langlois, Data Strategist for DeKalb CUSD 428, and...

Every school district communicates with the families of current students — but what about everyone else? Retirees, young professionals, and...

Superintendents Dr. Kristin Humphries of East Moline SchoolDistrict #37, Dr. Jay Morrow of United Township HSD #30, and Dr. Michael Ruff of...

Argonne National Laboratory is inviting Illinois educators to the AI Education STME jam event on March 2 in Lemont. In this episode, learn w...

In this episode, Dr. Daryl Hogue discusses his innovative approach to college and career readiness at Riverbend CUSD #2. From a highly succe...

In this episode, Emily Warnecke, IASA Chief of Staff, breaks down how EBF and mandated categoricals work together, why the gap in state reim...

In this episode, we dive deep into why district leaders need to cultivate a future-focused school system and explore how IASA's upcoming wor...

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nathan Schilling, superintendent of Lansing SD #158. Dr. Schilling is the co-author of a new research paper...

In this episode, IASA speaks to Dr. Nick Polyak, the 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year, about successes during his 17-year tenure at...

As part of the Illinois Vision 2030 School Safety Initiative, IASA has partnered with the Illinois Fire Service (IFSI) Institute to raise aw...

Learn about IASA's new bi-monthly virtual meetings designed to give school district leaders bite-sized, digestible AI learning in 15 minutes...

With less than a month until IASA's Annual Conference, join us for an inside look at what's in store for attendees. We'll highlight key spea...

In this episode, Dr. Ben Collins, superintendent of Park Ridge CCSD #64, and Jennifer Gill, superintendent of Springfield SD #186, discuss t...

In this episode, we talk to Superintendent Jason Hayes about how a focus on data and continuous school improvement helped the Massac School...

Locally sourced food and scratch cooking. In this episode of the IASA Podcast, we talk to Matt Hickam, Regional Superintendent of ROE 30, an...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Sanders, Illinois' State Superintendent, discusses how the Illinois State Board of Education is engaging stakehol...

In this episode, we talk to Superintendent Dr. Kelly Gallt about how a focus on data and continuous school improvement helped the district n...

In this episode, we detail how IASA’s upcoming Super Region workshops series can help educators build AI capacity in their school districts,...

In this episode, we talk to Superintendent Dr. Adam Ehrman about why Bourbonnais SD #53 came to be identified by researchers as one of the 1...

Dr. John Gatta, CEO of the ECRA Group, discusses AI solutions for schools, specifically AI assistants. As part of an expanded partnership wi...

In this episode, Dr. Dawn Bridges and Dr. Bill Daggett discuss the importance of school districts embracing AI, what to expect at the upcomi...

In this episode, IASA Field Services Directors, Dr. Vic Zimmerman and Dr. Brian Harris, share tips and strategies for superintendents headin...

In September, IASA and IASB announced a new joint partnership with Munetrix + SchoolData Solutions. Hear from the company’s CEO, Ginny Norto...

In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Rodriguez, superintendent of Central SD #104, discusses the 104 Store, a free community resource in O'Fallon....

In this episode of the IASA Podcast, Chris Grode, superintendent of Columbia CUSD #4, shares insights from his dissertation on the benefits...

The Illinois Department of Revenue recently released FY25 estimates for CPPRT. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Vic Zimmerman and Robert Wolf...

Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore SD #112, joins the IASA Podcast to discuss the various ways he utilizes AI in his district...

The Illinois School for the Deaf is celebrating 185 years of educating and serving members of the Deaf community. We dive deep into the serv...

What should superintendents be focusing on during the months of June, July and August? In this episode of the IASA Podcast, we talk to Dr. B...

Looking for a new way to provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students in your district? In this episode, we talk to Curt Nettles, supe...

Last March, Flossmoor SD #161 purchased Yondr bags to streamline the process of having students lock up their phone during the school day. I...

Questions about the School Leader Evaluation Plan? In this episode, Dr. Jason Leahy, IPA Executive Director, and Dr. Kay Dugan, an evaluator...

In this episode, we highlight Cahokia CUSD #187. The district is set to embark on a potentially transformational journey after receiving a m...

In this episode, we talk to Dan Stecken, superintendent of Seneca Twp HSD #160. Dan has organized a new opportunity to help school leaders a...

In 2023, NWEA released a study that describes high-quality teaching practices in place in Schiller Park SD #81. In this episode of the IASA...

Recently, the U.S. Department of Education expanded school-level reporting requirements by mandating that all states participate in the Scho...

In this episode, we go behind the curtain of IASA's Aspiring Superintendent Academy. Hear from two graduates - Dr. Tiffany Brunson and Travi...

In this episode, superintendent Dr. Robert McBride discusses how the school district initially responded to the ceiling collapse, ongoing re...

In this episode, we speak to Brian Dukes, superintendent of Earlville CUSD #9, about the return on investment his district is getting from o...

In our latest episode, we discuss the need for schools to be proactive about indoor air quality. Our guest Jeffry Faust, Vice President of E...

With a finite amount of dollars in the budget, many superintendents wrestle with investing in a communications staff. In this episode, we ta...

October 18 marked the first meeting for the Vision 2030 Working Group. The statewide group of educators will collaborate to develop a new lo...

Being a superintendent can be a difficult, lonely position -- if you let it be. In this episode, Jason Grey and Dr. Alex Kashner share how b...

In this episode, hear from Andy Johnson, superintendent at Effingham CUSD #40, and Jeff Abell, superintendent at Griggsville-Perry CUSD #4,...

We once again go beyond the test scores and learn how Evidence-Based Funding is Making a Difference in Lansing SD #158. Our guest is the sch...

We once again go beyond the test scores and look at how Evidence-Based Funding is Making a Difference in schools. Our guest this episode is...

How can something like a new playground make a big impact on school climate and culture? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Merryl Brownlow, s...

Want to know more about this year's keynote speakers? Learn how IASA picks breakout sessions? And gain practical tips to maximize your confe...

Check out Part 2 of our EBF Making a Difference series. In this episode, we learning how Evidence-Based Funding is helping Midwest Central C...