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Thank you! With your help we repealed the 3% and reinstated the 6%
Education in Illinois is in the midst of a crisis. We are in the middle of a teacher shortage – which means our students are more likely to have a substitute, be in bigger classes and get less one-on-one time with their teachers.
National Education Association
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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…
The Maker Space Project
Teachers at Ideal School in Countryside used SCORE grants to create their Maker Space project for students. The process was simple and rewarding.
Mental Health & Wellness
What Is Mental Health?Mental health is a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life (American Psychological Association, 2022). Mental health is important at…
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…
Northern Illinois teachers and administrators travel to Puerto Rico, provide training and technology for educators
LAKE VILLA – Eighteen teachers along with administrators will travel to Puerto Rico to provide professional development training to more than 100 Puerto Rican educators. These Illinois teachers represent elementary, middle and high schools from six different school districts including: Community High School District 117 (Lake Villa), Lake Zurich Community…
Statement from Illinois Education Association President Kathi Griffin on lllinois’ “stay at home” order, schools staying closed until April 8
SPRINGFIELD – Today, Gov. JB Pritzker ordered Illinois residents to “stay at home” starting Sat., March 21 at 5 p.m. and ending April 7 in an effort to slow the spread of the novel COVID-19 virus. Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin issued the following statement: “Our hope is…
New poll shows Illinois parents have exceptional view of public educators
First education-related COVID-19 poll reveals parents are more concerned about their child’s education than financial issues, access to food and social distancing SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Education Association (IEA) today released poll results showing the COVID-19 school building closures have given Illinois parents a greater appreciation for all school employees, from…
IEA issues statement denouncing riot in Washington, D.C.
SPRINGFIELD – The following statement is attributable to IEA President Kathi Griffin: “As educators, we are tasked with the aftermath of what happened yesterday in Washington, D.C. – a day that brought out the darkest side of America. In our country, we hold tightly to our freedom. As we should,…
Your rights as an IEA member
Your IEA membership guarantees representation at the bargaining table and ensures you have access to free legal services should the need ever arise. Uniserv Directors – IEA’s Front Line UniServ Directors (UDs), located at 22 offices statewide, are IEA’s front line support for your local association. UDs advocate for your…
Mendota elementary and middle school teachers declare strike, start picket line
MENDOTA – This morning, the Mendota Education Association (MEA) declared a strike after negotiations stalled with the Mendota School District 289 Board of Education (D289 BOE) late last night. “We did absolutely everything we could to prevent this from happening. We made several concessions at the table last night, and…
Murphysboro teachers announce strike date
MURPHYSBORO– The Murphysboro Education Association (MEA) set a strike date for Thurs., Oct. 3. Currently, there are no negotiation sessions set between the MEA and the Murphysboro School District 186 Board of Education (BOE). MEA is currently waiting for the BOE to provide its availability. “We know parents will need as…
College of DuPage Students and Faculty will wear red, pack board meeting, demand fair contract
GLEN ELLYN – Tonight hundreds of College of DuPage Faculty Association (CODFA) members, students and community members will pack the College of Dupage (COD) Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting. “We want to make sure our voices are heard. We are sending a clear message to the board that teaching matters,” CODFA…
College of DuPage Faculty Association votes to authorize strike
GLEN ELLYN – Today, the College of DuPage Faculty Association (CODFA) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. CODFA held an all day, campus wide vote and tallied the count this evening. This is the first strike vote in nearly 25 years for CODFA. The vote gives the CODFA bargaining team the…
Hundreds expected at College of DuPage Faculty Association rally for a fair contract, after board refuses mediation
GLEN ELLYN – Hundreds of faculty, students and community members are expected to wear red and attend a rally on the College of DuPage (COD) campus on Thursday evening. The rally comes after negotiations have intensified between the College of DuPage Faculty Association (CODFA) and the COD Board of Trustees…
Bourbonnais elementary teachers declare strike, start picket lines
BOURBONNAIS – Tonight, the Bourbonnais Education Association (BEA) declared a strike after no deal was reached with School District 53. BEA Members will be on the picket line Thursday at 8 a.m. The following statement is attributable to BEA President Lauren Lundmark: “We did everything we could to prevent this…