Illinois Education Association honors Rep. Terra Costa Howard
SPRINGFIELD – Today the Illinois Education Association (IEA) honored Rep. Terra Costa Howard for her commitment to public education. The following statement is attributable to IEA President Kathi Griffin: “The IEA is honoring Rep. Terra Costa Howard for her deep support of public education. She has positively impacted the lives…
National Education Association President Becky Pringle visits Collinsville High School to visit members, teacher program
COLLINSVILLE – National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle will visit four locations in Illinois as part of her Joy, Justice and Excellence tour, talking to members about their concerns, challenges and successes during this school year and throughout the pandemic. Pringle will be joined by Illinois Education Association (IEA)…
Elk Grove Educators Recommend Candidates for School Board
ELK GROVE VILLAGE – The District 59 Education Association (DEA) today announced recommendations for the upcoming Elk Grove Township Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education election. Ahead of the April 4 municipal election, DEA is recommending four candidates for the three eligible seats: Sarah Dzak, Rose Kelly, Patti…
Elmwood Park Teachers and Support Staff Call for Transparency After Safety Threat
ELMWOOD PARK – A collective of local unions, including the Elmwood Park Educational Team (EPET), Elmwood Park Custodian Association (EPCA) and the Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel (PSRP), today released a statement after a safety threat at Elmwood Park High School on Monday. The EPET, EPCA and PSRP represent 315…
Illinois Education Association honors retired Illinois State School Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
SPRINGFIELD – Today the Illinois Education Association (IEA) honored former Illinois State Superintendent Carmen Ayala, Ph.D., and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch for their commitment to public education. Ayala was awarded the IEA “Friend of Education” award. Welch was honored with the IEA “President’s Award.” The following statements are…
D300 unions help elect pro-public education candidates
ALGONQUIN – The coalition of educator unions in District 300 are celebrating victory in the April 4 school board elections for pro-public education candidates: Nancy Zettler (incumbent), Stephen “Steve” J. Fiorentino (incumbent), Randi Gauthier and Olutola “Tola” Makinde. The following statement is attributable to Michael Williamson, president of Local Education…
Dozens plan to rally, call for safe schools for all at Friday night’s football game
This comes after a rash of violent incidents at Alton High School. ALTON – The Alton Education Association (AEA) is planning to rally before Friday night’s football game at Alton High School. Dozens of AEA members, parents, students and community members plan to wear red and call for safe schools…
Special ESP Legislative Update for June 20, 2021
A Special ESP Legislative video update from the IEA Government Relations Director Sean Denney.
Legislative Update for June 1, 2021
Legislative video update from the IEA Government Relations Director Sean Denney.
Legislative Update for May 23, 2021
Legislative video update from the IEA Government Relations Director Sean Denney.
Legislative Update for May 16, 2021
Legislative video update from the IEA Government Relations Director Sean Denney.
Legislative Update for May 11, 2021
Legislative video update from the IEA Government Relations Director Sean Denney.
Legislative Update for April 22, 2021
Legislative video update from the IEA Government Relations Director Sean Denney.
IEA Legislative Update for April 5, 2019
Legislative video update by IEA Government Relations Director Jim Reed.
IEA Legislative Update for May 16, 2019
Legislative video update by IEA Government Relations Director Jim Reed.