The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are organizing a National Walk-In Day on March 19. The purpose of the day is to provide support for the programs and protections in place in our communities.
Walk-ins are collective actions that can be used to show the power of the people to make our public schools and schools’ roles in our communities possible.
During walk-ins, parents, educators and students, along with neighbors and community leaders, gather in front of their schools 30-45 minutes before the day begins, hold a short rally with speakers who talk about wants for the school and then everyone walks into the building together. The March 19 date coincides with date federal lawmakers return to their home districts.
For more information on how to create an event or note that you’re hosting one, please visit here.
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The 135,000 member Illinois Education Association (IEA-NEA) is the state’s largest union. IEA represents Pre K-12 teachers outside the city of Chicago and education support staff, higher education faculty, retired education employees and students preparing to become teachers, statewide.
