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Dr. Michael A. Jacoby @mjacoby

Exec Director Emeritus of Illinois ASBO, CFO for WordParnters.org, husband, father, grandfather, musician, avid Packer fan, Harley rider and man of faith.

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“An owner always takes pride in the small, because they know that how you do one thing is how you do everything.” This is a good read with some great perspectives on how to build your house every day! sahilbloom.com/newsletter/yo…

You’re Always Building Your Own House | The Curiosity Chronicle

The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from...

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Education Department approves all requests to extend ESSER spending deadlines k12dive.com/news/school-covi… via @K12DiveNews

Education Department approves all requests to extend ESSER spending deadlines

States and districts with COVID relief spending extensions have an extra 14 months to liquidate funds.

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New school year, new laws: See how your child's classroom will look different this year sj-r.com/story/news/educatio… via @sjrbreaking

New school year, new laws: See how your child's classroom will look different this year

It's the start of a new school year and classrooms throughout Illinois could be looking different through these new laws.

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Illinois Increases Funding for Schools wsiu.org/education/2024-08-0…

Illinois Increases Funding for Schools

The Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) formula, established in fiscal year 2018, aims to distribute resources more equitably among Illinois schools. Since then, the state’s investment in EBF has increased...

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ISBE Releases EBF Statewide Impact Report and New Distribution Data for FY25. link.isbe.net/m/1/90208844/0…
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School crime shows downward trend, with notable exceptions k12dive.com/news/school-coll… via @K12DiveNews

School crime shows downward trend, with notable exceptions

K-12 gun violence has increased, but bullying and physical fights are on the decline, according to an NCES report.

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Illinois schools face difficult budget math as revenue from a corporate tax is projected to fall

A research brief from the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability explains that the spike in local corporate tax revenue could impact how much state education money Illinois schools get from the...

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Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood capitolnewsillinois.com/news…

Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday creating a new cabinet-level state agency dedicated to early childhood education and

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Warning label needed for social media, US Surgeon General says k12dive.com/news/warning-lab… via @K12DiveNews

Warning label needed for social media, US Surgeon General says

Dr. Vivek Murthy also called on parents and schools to create phone-free experiences for youth.

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At the Crossroads of AI and Education patch.com/illinois/wheaton/c…

At the Crossroads of AI and Education

One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

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Great article for leaders: You can't remove your company from the chaos of the moment, so the ability to be highly analytical, rather than emotion-driven, is more important than ever. chiefexecutive.net/decision-…

The Secrets Of Decision-Making Amid Chaos

You can't remove your company from the chaos of the moment, so the ability to be highly analytical, rather than emotion-driven, is more important than ever.

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In early morning vote, Illinois House approves $53.1 billion state budget bolstered by $750 million in tax hikes chicagotribune.com/2024/05/2…

Illinois House breaks at dawn after last-minute drama over $750M tax package

Illinois House Democrats early Wednesday approved a $53.1 billion election-year budget that boosts spending by $400 million from what Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed earlier this year and slightly...

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Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House capitolnewsillinois.com/news…

Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House

Two days after the General Assembly was scheduled to adjourn its spring session, Democrats in the Illinois Senate advanced a

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New Superintendent to Replace Dr. Kris Monn - the Next Executive Director for Illinois ASBO. patch.com/illinois/channahon…

Joliet Native New Superintendent For Minooka School District 201

Rachel Kinder also serves on the Greater Joliet Area YMCA Board of Directors, supporting the newly forged partnership with Shorewood.

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DOE recognizes 13 school districts for efficiency, healthy school efforts. Congrats to River Trails District 26 k12dive.com/news/doe-efficie… via @K12DiveNews

DOE recognizes 13 school districts for efficiency, healthy school efforts

There is also a nationwide drive to boost indoor air quality and health in schools, backed by experts and data pointing to improved student performance.

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Illinois won’t be able to adequately fund schools by 2027, according to a new report

Unless lawmakers boost K-12 funding increases, Illinois public schools will have to wait until 2034 to be adequately funded, a new report finds.

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Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it capitolnewsillinois.com/news…

Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House approved a bill Tuesday to allow student teachers to receive stipends while earning their education

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10 students graduate high school with college degrees in Southern IL kbsi23.com/news/10-students-…

10 students graduate high school with college degrees in southern IL - KBSI FOX23 News Cape...

VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) - For more than a decade, Vienna High School has had multiple students who have marched to pomp and circumstance back-to-back.

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Not just dual credit - duel achievement: McHenry County high school students earn MCC associate’s degrees, diplomas at same time shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

Double achievement: McHenry County high school students earn MCC associate’s degrees, diplomas at...

Some seniors at Huntley High School and other McHenry County high schools are graduating with both high school diplomas and McHenry County College associate's degrees.

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After-school programs expect to scale down with pandemic aid ending k12dive.com/news/after-schoo… via @K12DiveNews

After-school programs expect to scale down with pandemic aid ending

Providers are preparing to reduce program size and services — and worry that students needing support will be unable to access it, a new survey finds.

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