Welcome

The mission of the Illinois Education Roundtable is to provide a unified voice for educational organizations advocating for excellence in Illinois public schools.


Guiding Principles:

  • All students must have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century
  • All Illinois public schools must be adequately funded to insure Illinois has a world-class educational system.
  • All mandates must be fully funded.
  • All public policy decisions must be in the best interest of students and be research-based.
  • All Illinois public schools must be accountable based on multiple indicators of success.
  • All Illinois public school educators must be committed to continuous professional growth and the implementation of best practices in support of student achievement.

Officers

Chair: Dr. Michael A. Jacoby, Executive Director, Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO)

Vice Chair:
Jo Anderson, Executive Director, Illinois Education Association (IEA-NEA)

Secretary:
Dr. Diane Rutledge, Executive Director, Large Unit District Association (LUDA)

Treasurer: G. Lawrence Daghe, Regional Superintendent of Schools, Region 17, Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS)