IEA: Janus decision could have dramatic impact on public education
SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a 5-4 decision in the Janus v. AFSCME case that was bankrolled by corporate interest groups that wanted to rig the economic system further in their favor and make it even harder for working people to stand united.
2018 Award recipients honored at IEA Representative Assembly
Award recipients were honored at the annual Representative Assembly of the IEA. Some 1,200 delegates, guests and state dignitaries attended the event in Rosemont,...
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.
Statement from IEA President Kathi Griffin on President Trump’s push to arm teachers
SPRINGFIELD – Today President Donald Trump continued his calls for teachers to carry guns, going so far as to suggest armed teachers be given...
Statement from IEA President Kathi Griffin on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget address
SPRINGFIELD – Today Governor Bruce Rauner addressed lawmakers at the Statehouse in Springfield for his annual budget address. The following is a statement from...
IEA recommends J.B. Pritzker in Democratic Primary for Governor
The IEA Board of Directors voted overwhelmingly to recommend Democrat J.B. Pritzker for governor. The vote came after a Pritzker recommendation from the IEA IPACE executive committee.
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...
Teacher who stopped shooter, saved students speaks for first time about her experience
MATTOON – Math teacher Angela McQueen said she was focused on saving students’ lives when she subdued a student shooter inside the Mattoon High...
2017 Award recipients honored at IEA Representative Assembly
Award recipients were honored at the annual Representative Assembly of the IEA. Some 1,200 delegates, guests and state dignitaries attended the event in Chicago,...
2016 Award recipients honored at IEA Representative Assembly
Award recipients were honored at the annual Representative Assembly of the IEA. Some 1,200 delegates, guests and state dignitaries attended the event in Rosemont,...