IASA Podcast

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is the state's premier advocacy organization for public school superintendents. This podcast tackles the most important issues facing public education in Illinois and provides knowledge and insight from experts about how to run the best school district possible. To listen to the podcast from your computer use Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. It may not play in Internet Explorer.

IASA Podcast is a education podcast hosted by IASA Communications, with 165 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

IASA Communications hosts IASA Podcast, a education show with 165 episodes published.

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  Beyond the Screen: How Palos Heights Is Inspiring Kids to Unplug

  May 15, 202616 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the IASA Podcast, we sit down with a Palos Heights School District 128 administrator to discuss the district's Screen-Free Summer initiative, a community-wide effort to get kids off devices and into enriching, hands-on experiences. From a family event drawing dozens of community partners to a summer challenge designed to keep the momentum going, Palos Heights offers a replicable model for districts looking to promote student wellness beyond the classroom — and a timely conversation as statewide cell phone legislation moves through Springfield.</p>

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  Taking Control of Your Energy Costs with IEC Powered by Future Green

  May 8, 202626 minS0

  <p>Illinois school districts are facing rising utility costs, volatile energy markets, and a flood of vendor pitches — and it can be hard to know where to turn. In this episode, IASA Director of Communications Jason Nevel sits down with Andrew Bittner, Director of the Illinois Energy Consortium Powered by Future Green, to break down what's driving energy cost increases, how collective purchasing protects districts, and how the IEC's no-cost program helps cut through the noise and create a clear path forward.</p>

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  Aligned to Lead: A Closer Look at Summer Workshops

  Apr 29, 202629 minS0

  <p>IASA Associate Director of Professional Learning Dr. Dawn Bridges joins Franklin Covey consultant Dr. Candace Singh, Lake County Regional Superintendent Dr. Michael Karner, and South Cook ISC Executive Director Dr. Anthony Marinello to discuss Aligned to Lead — a 1.5-day summer workshop helping district leadership teams get focused and aligned before the school year starts. Sessions are July 20-21 in South Cook and July 23-24 in Lake County. Register at iasa.org.</p>

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  Aligned to Lead: A Closer Look at Summer Workshops

  Apr 28, 202629 minS0

  <p>What does it take to align a leadership team before the school year starts — and why does it matter so much? In this episode, IASA Associate Director of Professional Learning Dr. Dawn Bridges is joined by Dr. Candace Singh, Franklin Covey Education leadership coach and consultant; Dr. Michael Karner, Lake County Regional Superintendent of Schools; and Dr. Anthony Marinello, Executive Director of the South Cook Intermediate Service Center. Together, they make the case for Aligned to Lead — a new 1.5-day summer workshop offered in partnership with IASA, FranklinCovey, and two regional education agencies. The conversation covers Franklin Covey's four esse...

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  Data Strategy in Action: DeKalb 428 and SchoolData.net

  Mar 10, 202617 minS0

  <p>Data is only useful if you know what to do with it. In this episode, we talk with Andrew Langlois, Data Strategist for DeKalb CUSD 428, and Susie Manikas, Senior Account Executive for SchoolData.net, about how one Illinois district is turning raw data into real decisions. Seven months into their implementation, Andrew shares what's changed — and what other superintendents should know before they start.</p>

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