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School Board Journal
March-April 1999
Here is a Table of Contents for the March-April 1999 issue of Illinois School Board Journal. Highlighted articles are available here in full-text form. For other articles get
in touch with:
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IASB Publications
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Springfield 62703
217/528-9688, extension 1131
- Teachers are the key
The central role of teachers in the educational process is getting renewed attention, with a new state certification system and proposals for federal licensing.
- Things your mama never told you, by Lorna Jimerson
A school board veteran from Vermont provides the real scoop on school board service.
- Educating educators, by Debi S. Edmund
Representatives from three of Illinois' teacher education programs talk about educating teachers for today and tomorrow.
- Hire the best, by Alice Sutton
Illinois school boards have the opportunity to recreate the teaching force by insisting upon hiring only the best applicants.
- Professional staff development, by William
B. Abel
A new kind of staff development is necessary for today's teachers - here is a description of what is needed.
- 21st century schools
What kind of schools will be needed in the next century? A study by the American Association of School Administrators identifies some of their characteristics.
- A window of opportunity, Joan Isenberg
This year (and in 2001) school board members will be elected in April and not seated until November. This time lapse is a window of opportunity for seating the best-prepared freshman class of board members to date.
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