The latest commentary from your most trusted professional learning organization By S. Rogel      Annual Statewide ESSA Conference The annual ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) was held in Chicago on February 10 - 12, 2020 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel.  This year's conference theme, "The Equity Imperative," reflected the importance of promoting practices that improve student academic outcomes for communities across the state. We worked hard to bring you exceptional speakers including State Superintendent Carmen Ayala and Chief Executive Officer for CPS Janice Jackson (Monday). Jason Leahy, Executive Director of the IL Principals Association, and Chip Donohue, Founding Director [...]