Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) invited 10 districts to participate in a community of practice designed to increase understanding of how to braid and blend federal funds. District teams composed of principals, superintendents, business managers, and other district leaders participated in four 90-minute virtual sessions. The purpose of…

Technology can help transform learning when used with innovative instructional approaches such as those outlined in the National Education Technology Plan. Yet many schools, particularly high-need schools, lack the connectivity, resources, and support for teachers and leaders needed to implement digital learning strategies. The President's…

The second unit of the third grade level of the FICSS series (Focus on Inner City) Social Studies -- see SO 008 271) focuses on student awareness and involvement of local school and educational systems. Through the many activities of the unit, students learn about school boards, teachers, principals, superintendents, educational finance, and other…