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06/12/2026
Our June Federal Legislative Report looks at the U.S. House FY2027 education budget that includes cuts and other regulations on school districts. Information is also highlighted on the "Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act," the federal tax credit for school scholarships, E-Rate bidding portal, and cybersecurity. https://www.iasb.com/advocacy/legislative-reports/federal-legislative-reports
06/12/2026
In Friday's news, ISBE adopts statewide numeracy plan. Cook County schools anticipate delayed property tax payments. An issue of DACA paperwork has caused a Waukegan educator to lose her job. The Bi-County Special Education Cooperative opens time capsule. https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/leading-news
06/11/2026
The Robert M. Cole Award, named for the first full-time executive director of IASB, is presented annually for Best School Board Coverage to recognize outstanding coverage of education issues with an emphasis on the community’s connection with its local public school district.
Check out the 2025 winners here: https://www.iasb.com/iasb-ipa-awards-2025
06/11/2026
Leading News: CPS CEO Macquline King testified during a House Education and Workforce Committee on the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The news of the bouncing Bears continues. Getting wild in Quincy with the University of Illinois Extension and Ag in the Classroom. https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/leading-news
06/10/2026
Leading News: coverage of the CPS upcoming school board elections. McLean Co Unit District 5 considers changes due to a transportation fund deficit. Oswego CUSD 308 deals with unpaid student fees. West suburban school districts see the end of a TIF tiff. https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/leading-news
06/05/2026
The 2026 Exhibition of Educational Environments, sponsored by IASB Service Associates, is an annual competition for school design projects. The awards recognize designs for instructional, recreational, administrative, or other use. Entries must be submitted by July 10. https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/call-for-entries-2026-invitational-exhibition-of-educational-environments
06/05/2026
In Friday's Leading News, some big-picture takes on education funding and other legislative action. Cahokia Unit SD 187 and its teachers reach an agreement after over a year of negotiation. Also in the news, Flossmoor SD 161 establishes an AI plan. https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/leading-news
06/05/2026
If you are interested in education news and updates from the 2026 Illinois General Assembly Spring Session, this is the webinar for you.
The discussion begins today at noon
Register now! https://iasb.netforument.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=EventInfo&Reg_evt_key=9a7e6322-ad9b-4865-a267-0c01ac3624a7
06/04/2026
Don't just take our word for it - come find out for yourself!
Registration for our Champaign Board President Academy closes tomorrow at noon.
Register now 👉 https://www.iasb.com/training.../board-presidents-academy
06/04/2026
Read about facilities big and small in Thursday's education headlines. https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/leading-news
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