Today, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) named U-46 Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders the new state superintendent of education. Dr. Sanders has been an outspoken champion for equity during his tenure at U-46 and beyond. We applaud this appointment and look forward to working with Dr. Sanders and the ISBE board to continue the state’s efforts to advance equity and ensure all our students, from early childhood through higher education, have the care and education they need to thrive and succeed.