Inside IASB

In this episode, Associate Executive Director of Outreach, Training & Events Lori Grant shares an insider's guide to navigating the 2026 Joint Annual Conference in Chicago. Learn how to streamline your experience, get around the venues, and make the most of your time at Illinois’ premier public education training event.

In this episode, Director of Training Development Sandra Kwasa and Associate General Counsel and Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Services Maryam Brotine discuss the Doing Right by All Students in-district workshop, designed for school board members.

In this episode, Director of Outreach & Training Perry Hill IV, Ph.D., discusses the new Conflict Resolution In-District workshop, a training opportunity designed to help school boards address internal conflicts collaboratively, strengthen governance practices, and build habits that minimize future challenges.

Board president Corrin Bennett‑Kill shares how District 57 is centering student voice through advisory councils and student board members, and what the district is learning along the way.

In this episode, we sit down with Jaime Barraza, Board President of Township High School District 113, and discuss his experience at this year's Board Presidents’ Academy event, the value of connecting with fellow board leaders from across Illinois, and the key insights they're taking back to their district.