IEA Red for Ed
Red for Ed is a grassroots movement of educators and supporters of public education who are advocating for increased public funding for education and better pay and benefits for teachers and other school staff. Red for Ed is a nationwide movement that began in 2018, but it has become increasingly…
Job Links
These links will connect you with the Illinois Regional Office of Education job sites for all counties outside of Suburban Cook County and 155 school districts in Suburban Cook County.
IEA Representative Assembly
The Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly (IEA RA) convenes every spring. The debates and decisions made by the assembled delegates set the direction of IEA for the coming year.
Education Support Staff will pack board meeting, encourage school board to come back to the bargaining table
ONEIDA – Members of the ROWVA Support Education Association (RSEA) will pack tonight’s Community Unit School District 208 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. An RSEA spokesperson also plans to read a statement to help educate the public about the negotiation process during the public comment portion of the BOE meeting.…
Mendota Strike Update: Board refuses to meet with Mendota teachers, students could be out of school until next week
MENDOTA — Mendota Education Association (MEA) held a press conference this morning to urge community members to call on Mendota School District 289 Board of Education (BOE) to come back to the table as soon as possible. The BOE has said it’s unavailable to meet with MEA until this weekend.…
Mendota teachers set up hotline, urge community to call board and tell them to come back to bargaining table
MENDOTA – The Mendota Education Association (MEA) launched a hotline community members can use to call the District 289 Board of Education (BOE) at 1-844-311-3378. Callers will be greeted with a message from MEA Co-Vice President Brandon Scheppers and then the calls will be patched through to the district office. The…
Mendota Board of Education walks out of bargaining session, cancels Sunday’s bargaining session
Hundreds of community members, teachers, parents to rally on Sunday MENDOTA – After a few hours of bargaining, and before reaching a deal, the District 289 Board of Education (BOE) abruptly walked out of mediation with the Mendota Education Association (MEA) this afternoon. The two sides met for bargaining at 10 a.m. in…
2013-2014 SCORE Projects
The purpose of the SCORE grants is to encourage early career members and their local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects that are substantive and meaningful. More than 100 ideas were awarded during 2013-2014 to build visible foundations for deeper relationships with students, families…
Murphysboro teachers to hold prayer vigil to pray for our students, schools
MURPHYSBORO – The Murphysboro Education Association (MEA) will host a prayer vigil at Town Center Park (1850 Walnut St., Murphysboro) on Wed., Oct. 9. MEA is inviting all community members, regardless of their denomination, and asking people to begin to gather at 5:15 p.m. with the vigil beginning at 5:30.…
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…
Privacy Policy
Updated: Jan 01, 2024 Illinois Education Association (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://ieanea.org website and the My IEA mobile application (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated…
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…
2016-2017 SCORE Projects
IEA SCORE Projects 2016-2017 Below is a list of SCORE grants by category for the 2016-2017 program. You can view the archived list here 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014. Click on the category below to see the local association and project. Community PartnershipsBatavia Education Association-A self-contained program for students with emotional/behavioral…
IEA Legislative Update for June 3, 2019
The 2019 legislative session has come to an end. Few, if any, thought it would have ended on such a high note on so many levels. The majority of this update will focus on the IEA legislative priorities. We also think it is important to inform you about the state…
North Shore Education Association votes to authorize strike
HIGHLAND PARK – Today, the North Shore Education Association (NSEA) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The NSEA held a district wide vote and tallied the count this evening. The vote gives the NSEA bargaining team the authority to call a strike. “This vote protects our right to use our collective…
North Shore Education Association to rally before last scheduled mediation session
HIGHLAND PARK – This afternoon, the North Shore Education Association (NSEA) will hold a community rally in support of a fair contract. NSEA members, District 112 families and members of the community will rally prior to NSEA’s last schedule mediation session with District 112 Thursday evening. “Our students deserve the benefit…
Addison Teachers’ Association votes to authorize strike
ADDISON – Today, the Addison Teachers’ Association (ATA) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The ATA tallied the count this evening. The vote gives the ATA bargaining team the authority to call a strike. “This vote protects our right to use our collective voice to advocate for our students and…
Mendota teachers file unfair labor practices after district threatens teachers, tries to stifle union activity
MENDOTA – On Tuesday, the Mendota Education Association (MEA) filed two unfair labor practices (ULP) with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) against Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289 (D289). “We will not be intimidated,” MEA Co-Vice President Rachel Sabin said. “It’s sad it’s come to this. We would just…
Ball-Chatham education support professionals will rally, pack the school board meeting after contract negotiations stall
CHATHAM – Members of the Ball-Chatham Education Support Professional Association (BCESPA) and supporters plan to speak ahead of tonight’s Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. A BCESPA spokesperson plans to read a statement calling for the BOE to put students first during the public comment…
ROWVA Support Staff file for impasse in contract negotiations after ROWVA School Board refuses to pay back wages
ONIEDA – Today the ROWVA Support Education Association (RSEA), which represents hourly employees of the district, filed for impasse with the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board (IELRB). RSEA members are currently working without a contract and have been negotiating with the ROWVA School District 208 since July. “We were really…