Physical education classes at Consolidated High School District 230 look much different than what people grew up with. Students pedal on stationary bikes through virtual mountains and girls dance while wearing a heart monitor. In this episode, IASA speaks to Sean Airola, division chair for physical education, health and drivers education, at District 230 about the innovative program. Our podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, IASA Associate Director Dr. Rich Voltz speaks to Ralph Grimm, acting Chief Education Office for ISBE, on new guidance ISBE released about the new definition of an instructional day. Grimm encourages districts to utilize the guidance and think outside-of-the-box in developing ways to improve student achievement. This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, Dr. Rich Voltz speaks to Dr. PJ Caposey about his new book, "Manage Your Time or Time will Manage You." Caposey is also superintendent of Meridian CUSD #223. This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, Dr. Rich Voltz, IASA Associate Director, speaks to Dr. Nancy Blair, Professor Emerita of Leadership Studies at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, about how superintendents can be effective school leaders and how to cultivate the next generation of school leaders.

Have you ever thought about pushing back the start time to the school day in your district? Well, Barrington CUSD #220 did just that last school year. Listen to our new podcast with Barrington's superintendent, Dr. Brian Harris, on why the district embarked on this mission, what challenges they encountered and if the district is already starting to see benefits? This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, Jason Nevel, assistant director of communications for IASA, speaks with Jennifer Gill, superintendent of Springfield SD #186, on the district's efforts to enroll more students in Advanced Placement courses. Springfield was one of the district's selected for a pilot program in 2017 to work with the non-profit, Equal Opportunity Schools, to boost participation, especially among minority students. This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, Dr. Rich Voltz, IASA Associate Director, speaks to Hutsonville CUSD # 1 Superintendent Julie Kraemer, on why she went through nine months of training to become a certified police officer, giving her the ability to carry a gun in school and help keep students safe in the event of a school shooting. This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, Dr. Rich Voltz of IASA speaks to Dr. Lindsey Hall, superintendent of Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3, about issues with how schools report absenteeism, differences between chronic truancy and chronic absenteeism under ESSA and how these calculations can impact schools. This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, IASA Associate Director Dr. Rich Voltz speaks to Merry Brownlow, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in Riverside District 96, about how to use video to improve instruction and the pros and cons of using video in teacher evaluations This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.

In this episode, IASA Associate Director Dr. Rich Voltz speaks to Tad Everett, superintendent of Sterling CUSD #5, about what he learned from piloting the Quality Framework in his district. The effort, Everrett says, was meaningful and led to important discussions about how to improve climate for students. This podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion on employer benefit solutions for education.