In this special episode of the It's Been SAId podcast, Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning Dr. Dana Schon explores the transformative power of gratitude. Moving beyond the "work-life balance" cliché toward the concept of "life fit," Dr. Schon shares five practical strategies to cultivate daily appreciation: the color of the day, the green light stra...

SAI’s Government Relations Director Dave Daughton provides weekly updates on the 2026 Iowa legislative session. This March 27th episode covers week eleven.

In this reflective episode of It’s been SAId, Executive Director Lisa Remy hosts a roundtable discussion with retiring Iowa superintendents: Pella's Greg Ebeling, West Lyon's Shawn Kreman, and Burlington's Robert Scott.

As they prepare to conclude their careers in June 2026, these veteran leaders look back on the dramatic evolution of school district leadershi...

SAI’s Government Relations Director Dave Daughton provides weekly updates on the 2026 Iowa legislative session. This March 20th episode covers week ten.

In this episode of the It’s Been Said Podcast, SAI Legal Services Director Matt Carver discusses some common end-of-year legal issues that school administrators face. These issues include:

Dealing with student behavior and reminding staff to remain calm and professional.

Navigating requests to exclude parents or family members from end-of-year celebrations.<...