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Frank J. Llano - Educational Reform Act 1985

Frank Llano discusses his involvement with the 1985 Education Reform Act through his work while serving in Gov. Jim Thompson administration and while at the Illinois State Board of Education, both in Chicago and Springfield. His experiences at the State Board of Education included oversight of the truant/alternative education, school accountability, bilingual education, early childhood education, teacher certification and professional development. This interview also covers the legacy of the 1985 Education Reforms.