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September/October 2002
Here is a Table of Contents for the September/October 2002 issue of Illinois School Board Journal. Highlighted articles are available here in full-text form. For other articles get
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217/528-9688, extension 1131
- Past president's life shows worth in service
Robert A. Jamieson will be remembered for the years of service he gave to his community, his school district and Illinois Association of School Boards.
- Pledging allegiance may be in jeopardy by Michael G. Cortina
A recent court decision in California does not affect Illinois for now, but if it is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, that could change.
- IASB poses questions for new state superintendent
In a face-to-face interview during his first week on the job, the new state superintendent of schools, Robert A. Schiller, talks candidly about issues facing Illinois.
Sidebar: Who is Robert Schiller?
- Truancy, delinquency, prison: Can schools break this cycle? by Ginger Wheeler
Chronic truancy starts a downward spiral that can be costly for the rest of a student's life.
Sidebar: Schools fail students if students are failing
Sidebar: Crackdown begins on chronic truants
- Using the 'B' word by Cynthia S. Woods
Some districts seem put off by the enormity of "doing" Baldrige, but others find enormous value in the process.
Sidebar: Baldrige challenge
- Due process resolves special education disputes by Brad Colwell
When parents and schools disagree over services and placements, it triggers an impartial process that should resolve things. But just how does it work?
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