Inside IASB

New In-District Workshop: Doing Right by All Students

In this episode, Director of Training Development Sandra Kwasa and Associate General Counsel and Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Services Maryam Brotine discuss

New In-District Workshop: Conflict Resolution

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

Student Voice at Mount Prospect SD 57

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 learni

Leadership, Learning, & Connections: IASB Board Presidents' Academy

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

A Year in Review with Kimberly Small

In this episode, we reflect on Executive Director Kimberly Small’s third year of leadership at the Illinois Association of School Boards, exploring lessons learned, chall

Beyond the Buzz: Making Sense of AI in Schools

Chris Lawton, Director of Information Technology, joins the podcast as we explore what artificial intelligence really means for schools, breaking down key concepts, addre

How and Why the Board Takes Responsibility for Itself

In this episode, Katie Bulava, Director of Outreach & Training, discusses what it truly means for a school board to take responsibility for itself, from understanding gov

Inside the 2026 Session: Schools, Policy, and Advocacy

A conversation with IASB Director of Governmental Relations Sarah Miller, breaking down the latest Illinois General Assembly session, from school cell phone policy and AI

How and Why the Board Monitors District Performance

In this episode, Sandra Kwasa, Director of Training Development, discusses how school boards effectively monitor district performance, ensure accountability, and use data

Leadership Legacy: A Multigenerational Story of Service

Donna Craft Cain of DuPage HSD 88 and her daughter, Deborah Cain of SD 45 (DuPage County), share a heartfelt conversation about multigenerational public service, reflecti

How and Why the Board Delegates Authority

In this episode, Laura Martinez, Director of Outreach & Training, joins the podcast as we explore how and why effective school boards delegate authority, and what real de

New In-District Workshop: Board Readiness for a Superintendent Transition

In this episode, Perry Hill IV, Ph.D., joins the podcast to discuss a new in-district workshop, designed to address why board readiness is essential, but often overlooked

How and Why the Board Employs a Superintendent

Joined by Perry Hill IV, Ph.D., Director of Outreach & Training, this episode examines the roles, responsibilities, and boundaries that support a healthy board/superinten

Climbing the Ladder: How Division Leadership Works

In this episode, IASB Vice President Alva Kreutzer shares how division leadership opens doors to growth and real impact for school board members.

How and Why the Board Connects With the Community

In this episode, we continue our series on the IASB’s Foundational Principles of Effective Governance by exploring the second principle, with Justin Caldwell, Director of

Fierce Conversations: A New In-District Workshop

Justin Caldwell, Director of Outreach & Training, digs into what “fierce conversations” really mean for school boards and why honest, skillful dialogue is essential for s

How and Why Does the Board Clarify the District Purpose?

Patrick Allen, Director of Outreach & Training at IASB, shares insight on the first of six Foundational Principles of Effective Governance.

Introducing: Gabriella Gabehart

In this episode, we welcome Gabriella Gabehart, the newest member of IASB’s Communications and Production Services team and our new Assistant Manager of Marketing and Pub

IASB's Spring 2026 Legislative Priorities

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Miller, the Illinois Association of School Boards’ Associate Executive Director for Governmental Relations, and Kristen Fitzgerald

From Claims to Compliance: NSN Employer Services for Unemployment Claims Control

In this episode, we sit down with NSN Employer Services CEO Jorie Cummis to explore how NSN Employer Services helps businesses navigate the complexities of unemployment c