Preview what’s to come on the 2022 Illinois Report Card before it publishes Oct. 27: accelerated student growth, the Equity Journey Continuum, and the return of annual summative designations. chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/…

LUDA districts CPS, U46, and RPS presented a powerful presentation to the P20 Data Assessment and Accountability Committee. Their forward thinking work is very impressive! ILFutureOfLearning Advance Illinois CPS - Chicago Public Schools RPS205 School District U-46 drive.google.com/file/d/1bhDmKy…

Our coalition was so happy to host our inaugural event and sneak peek of our intentions and initial plans. w/ Education Systems Center at NIU, LEAP Innovations, Teach Plus IL, IDEA and LUDA with Dr. John Burkey. Check out the recording here! ilfutureoflearning.org/launch-webinar/

#IDEAcon registration is open, and you can even take advantage of early bird pricing right now! Need help convincing your admin that this is an excellent investment? Let us help! 1. Use the link to access the template. ideail.org/go2ideacon 2. Make a copy. 3. Personalize it!

Join us on March 8 for our 10th Annual Success Network Conference, Accelerating Equitable Success! The one-day conference will deliver an array of high-quality content and interactive opportunities centered on advancing equitable postsecondary attainment. ilsuccessnetwork.org/2023-conferenc…

Restructuring our education system can’t be about patching cracks in the foundation, but building a new foundation altogether. My latest Forbes piece with Michael B. Horn shares his perspective, discussed today with some amazing The Yass Prize innovators. bit.ly/3UaCGQc

A terrific example of a team-based challenge for education pathway students! #workbasedlearning #WBL #careerpathways #equitablepathways #GuidedCareerPathways #EDPathwaysToSuccess

How exciting to see recognition of vital career-pathway innovation by District 214 and Illinois Education and Career Success Network, by First Lady Melania Trump, Secretary Miguel Cardona, Gina Raimondo and Secretary Marty Walsh. It's important reinforcement of the need to prepare young people for future success. bit.ly/3twzPVP

Teachers: Join Teach Plus CEO Kira Orange Jones & partner orgs to discuss ways to retain teachers & reimagine the profession. Wed, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Shouldn't teaching be dynamic, collaborative, diverse, rewarding, and sustainable? RSVP: cm.teachplus.org/t/ViewEmail/r/…

📢How can you use ESSER funds in a sustainable manner? IL ACT Now Coalition offers a webinar on that topic at 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30, featuring Rock Island-Milan School District #41' afterschool program. Register here: metrofamily.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We are so excited for #IDEAcon 2023, and @SturmDon is bringing podcasting to #IDEAexchange. Are you going to be at IDEAcon? Do you have a podcast? DM Don to find out more! #edchat #iledchat #ideail

Vermilion Advantage, one of our Leadership Communities, has partnered with Skyepack to bring knowledge of local jobs to area students. Learn why this is a win-win for the region: vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/10/03/sky…

Looking forward to learning from the Rockford community as this new work-based learning initiative rolls out!

In 2022, we've expanded our reach and impact through thoughtful convenings, engagement with students, new supports and funding opportunities for Leadership Communities, and the launch of a new policy committee: ilsuccessnetwork.org/2022-in-review/

This year, the CBE Team, students & schools were proud to partner with AIR Education Great Schools Partnership Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Education Systems Center at NIU Dr. John Burkey Apple Aurora Institute CompetencyWorks Laurie Gagnon Educational Research in Action Discovery Partners Institute 247HH.COM Illinois State Board of Education @JDVisualsLLC CPS - Chicago Public Schools

Discover #JFFHorizons sponsorship opportunities and the benefits and perks of each. Learn more: jfflink.org/3uVtYdt

ICYMI: State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala shared her thoughts about MLK Day in her column last week. You can read it here: isbe.net/Pages/Weekly-M…

If you're coming to #IDEAcon 2023 and you have an awesome idea to share, fill out this form forms.gle/vwL9qrcwA62osa… to be a part of 1 Idea 3 Minutes in the IDEA Exchange area in the exhibit hall with @SturmDon! Know the perfect person? Tag them in the comments! #IDEAil #edchat

The second #IDEAil PREcon session is happening TODAY, and you can still register! Join Take Action Global as they discuss #sustainability from 3:30-4:30 CST. #IDEAcon 2023 presenters register for free. $25 for non-presenters. Register at ideail.org/2023precon