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IEA Legislative Update – May 18, 2018

As we approach the final few weeks of the scheduled spring legislative session, much of the discussion has shifted to the budget and whether the legislative leaders will reach an agreement before the end of May. IEA leaders and staff have been in conversations with the various caucuses to articulate…

Illinois Education Association recommends Sean Casten for 6th Congressional seat

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) is the first union to recommend Democrat Sean Casten for the 6th Congressional seat. Today’s announcement comes after a Casten recommendation from the IEA Illinois Political Action Committee for Education (IPACE) Committee. That recommendation was confirmed by the National Education Association Political Action…

SCORE grant applications are now being accepted

The purpose of Schools and Community Outreach by Educators (SCORE) Grants is to encourage early career members and their local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service projects or school projects. Proposals should be substantive and meaningful. They should build visible foundations for deeper relationships with students, families and…

Teachers warn Janus v. AFSCME could have a direct impact on public education

CHICAGO – Today the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the Janus v. AFSCME case. The lawsuit aims to take away fair share fees for all public unions, including education employee unions like the IEA, which means it will likely have a dramatic impact on public education.

Hero teacher subdues student gunman, saves lives

Math teacher Angela McQueen said she was focused on saving students’ lives when she subdued a student shooter inside the Mattoon High School cafeteria on Sept. 20, 2017. McQueen believes it was her strong faith in God and natural instincts that compelled her to take action when she saw a student…

2018 Teacher of the Year: Lindsey Jensen

Lindsey Jensen is nothing short of extraordinary. Congratulations on being named the 2018 Teacher of the Year! Thank you for encouraging and empowering your Dwight High School students every single day. We know you will be a wonderful ambassador for both Illinois students and teachers. Thank you for being an…

Janus case is a swipe at the middle class

Statement from IEA President Kathi Griffin The Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME, which originated in Illinois, is an attempt to take away the freedom of working people to join together to speak up for themselves in their workplace and, in our case, to speak up for their students. From…

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…

Donate to the IEA Foundation to help fund more SCORE grants

Each year IEA’s SCORE grants encourage early career members to create opportunities for community service or school projects. Now we’re looking for your help growing the program. Donate Now The IEA Foundation is a charitable arm of the Illinois Education Association. Tax deductible contributions to the foundation support educators and…

Batavia High School students use SCORE grant to help needy children

The students of the Developing Opportunities Program at Batavia High School and sponsoring teacher Tanner Seal used a $750 IEA SCORE grant in a community service project to create warm blankets for needy children. The grant funded the purchase of fabric and materials students used to create “no-sew, fleece blankets” for donation. Students selected materials, designed and made blankets as their contribution to the project. The blankets were then donated and distributed to children…

SCORE grant helps Kirby teachers support families at Ronald McDonald House

The Kirby Education Association, students, and sponsoring teachers Cassie Gregerson and Lynda Miles utilized their $1,000 SCORE grant in support of children and families at a local Ronald McDonald House (RMH).  The grant funded school supplies District #140 children used to make “duct tape, flower top” pens which were sold…
District #205 Faculty Association

District #205 Faculty Association rallies for students and teachers

On May 10, the District #205 Faculty Association held a picnic and rally after school for all association members prior to their attendance at the first meeting of the newly seated Board of Education. The rally focused on the needs of students and the Association’s desire to work in partnership…

The search is on for innovative high school students

The Celebrating High School Innovators Awards Program is looking for high school students ( 9-12 ) doing extraordinary things. We’re guessing that you know several students that fit this description! We invite you to introduce your high school students to the third annual Celebrating High School Innovators (CHSI) competition. Student…
Pictured left to right: AJ Swords, Michelle Couturier (UniServ Director), Carl Martin, Ellen Hill (teacher), Megan Webster (teacher), Hanna Shaughnessy and Katelyn Nakayama.

SCORE grant helps Glenbard South teachers expand library resources

Megan Webster and Ellen Hill, Special Education Teachers at Glenbard South High School, were awarded a $1,000 IEA SCORE grant to help expand the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s section of high-interest/low-level reading materials and raise awareness to these resources. On May 2-3, Webster and Hill hosted Book Talks at the…