Posts by Sarah.Antonacci

August 22, 2019

IEA president applauds Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing $40,000 minimum salary bill

SPRINGFIELD — Today, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill, ensuring no teacher in Illinois will be able to make less than that amount by 2025 and helping to strengthen the future of the profession. Before now, the state school code set the minimum salary for teachers…

February 27, 2018

Resources for educators regarding DACA and DACA decision

President Donald Trump said Sept. 5 that he is ending DACA, a program that allowed about 800,000 people who entered the United States illegally as children the ability to register and work here. DACA is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals law. Trump is giving the program six months to expire and called…

September 5, 2019

SCORE grants fund community projects

For the second straight year, IEA has awarded cash grants to early career educators to fund community service projects throughout the state. This video highlights the Schools and Community Outreach by Educators (SCORE) grant program. The grants have been used for a variety of projects, from creating reading groups and music…

April 8, 2014

Frog in a Bog Camping Trip at Indiana Dunes State Park

SCORE Grant Update Two teachers paired up with the Male Parent Advisory group at the school to take 14 at-risk students to the Indiana Dunes State Park for a weekend of fun, camping and hands-on learning. They took the trip in March. Watch the video. Learn more about the 100…

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