State superintendent tours CHS Industries, Mattoon LIFT jg-tc.com/news/local/edu… via @jgtconline

I had the honor of visiting Charleston High, then speaking at ROE 11, then visiting the LIFT (Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow) Center in Mattoon yesterday. Thanks Dr. Kyle Thompson 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 for arranging! Illinois State Board of Education

I’m in Mattoon tonight in advance of visits tomorrow to Charleston High, then speaking to ROE #11, then to the LIFT Center in Mattoon! Thanks Dr. Kyle Thompson 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 for the invitation to visit.

Thanks to our Illinois State Board of Education team and board members who joined me at the Senate Appropriations Committee to advocate for the State Board’s funding proposal for FY25!

I had a wonderful evening catching up with a guy who helped start my career in public service several years ago as a public information officer. Mike Lawrence is a great mentor and friend.

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.Tony Sanders & State Representative Nabeela Syed presented Lincoln School Mario Diaz Albarran with the U.S. Department of Education’s RISE Award. Not only do students rely on him to keep the school in tip top shape, Diaz Albarran is there when they need a friend & to give advice. Read more: isbe.net/Pages/2024-Nat…

Congratulations to Mario Diaz Albarran on being named the 2024 national RISE Award winner! Diaz is the head custodian at Lincoln Elementary in Palatine CCSD 15! Thanks to Secretary Miguel Cardona and Governor JB Pritzker for video remarks, and to Rep. Syed and Dr. Laurie Heinz

What a great visit to ⁦Palatine High School⁩ and their feeding Palatine CCSD 15 a few weeks ago. journal-topics.com/articles/sande…

After a long day at a TRS of Illinois Board of Trustees retreat, enjoying a team dinner along with TRS leader, Stan Rupnik.

Of course, I had to doodle during the meeting.

What a treat. I’m in Springfield all week. Last night, I found a nice trail to walk. Such a beautiful night for a stroll.

So proud of the Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council for their hard work this year culminating in their recommendations today regarding social-emotional learning, literacy, and mental health.

Thank you to the House Appropriations Committee for your time and attention as we presented the Illinois State Board of Education proposed budget!

At the Capitol today along with Board and staff for our Illinois State Board of Education House Appropriations Committee hearing. I ran into my longtime friend Rabbi Klein and had the honor to spend time with Rep. Carol Ammons.

Enjoying a tour of LaSalle-Peru Township High School. Thanks Dr. Steven Wrobleski for hosting tonight’s Starved Rock meeting of lL School Boards!

Registration closes April 15 for our annual summit of Bilingual Parent Advisory Committees! Each district may register up to eight people (six BPAC members and two school representatives). You can learn more in Tony Sanders's latest column okt.to/SGwFro#

Our Tony Sanders was super impressed with the CTE classrooms at HinsdaleD86!
'Being in schools is the best part of my job.'
#OutAndAboutWithISBE okt.to/ML2QV8

Last week, Tony Sanders visited the amazing CTE classes District 211 #OutAndAboutWithISBE

Weekly message: Bilingual parent advisory committees and our annual Illinois Resource Center (IRC) annual summit coming up on May the 4th be with you in Oak Brook. Spread the word!
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