Washington Middle School – A Success Story
Washington Middle School in Springfield had a rough reputation and the test scores that reflected what was happening in the halls. Eight years ago, a new leader took over, a leader who believed that teachers have the power to change schools. And, they have. Test scores have increased every year,…
Outreach to Teach
Scores of volunteers descended on Prairie Central School District in June to help give various buildings a fresh new look. Members of the IEA Student Program and IEA-Retired paired up with others to work on a gymnasium, hallway, cafeteria and stage area.
Stronger United
Anti-union organizations like the Illinois Policy Institute are trying to silence our collective voice. The voice we use to advocate for our students, our schools and ourselves. We won’t let them.
Don’t Outsource Drivers Ed
In August 2017, Gov. Rauner signed legislation that will severely impact public school driver education programs throughout Illinois. The legislation eliminates the district waiver process for driver education. This means that school districts can outsource driver education programs to for-profit companies. The new law also eliminates a requirement that privately-owned…
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…
$40,000 minimum teacher salary bill passes out of committee
SPRINGFIELD – Today, House Bill 2078 passed out of committee to the House floor, marking the second $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill to make it out of committee this legislative session and taking a big step toward making the $40,000 minimum salary reality.
IEA-backed legislation to ease teacher shortage crisis unanimously passes committee, heads to Senate floor
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Education Association (IEA)-initiated bill to repeal the 3 percent salary limit law passed out of the Senate Education Committee with a 13-0 vote this afternoon. Senate Bill 1952 (SB 1952) is now on its way to the Senate floor for a vote. The bill would repeal…
$40,000 minimum teacher salary bill passes House
SPRINGFIELD – The $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill passed the Illinois House of Representatives Tuesday evening on a 79-31 vote. House Bill 2018, sponsored by Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Collinsville, modifies the current school code which sets the minimum salary for teachers in Illinois at $10,000 a year for those with…
IEA honors Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky with Friend of Education award
ROSEMONT – Today U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL9) was honored with the Illinois Education Association’s (IEA) Friend of Education award for her commitment to public education.
IEA passes legislation that changes the course of school safety in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Education Association initiated a bill that will allow school districts to develop threat assessment protocols, threat assessment teams and access money to hire personnel and implement procedures to keep students safe. House Bill 1561 allows for districts to do several things: Develop a threat assessment team…
$40,000 minimum teacher salary bill passes
SPRINGFIELD – Today, the state legislature passed the $40,000 minimum teacher salary, ensuring no teacher in Illinois will be able to make less than that amount by 2025 and helping to strengthen the future of the profession. Currently, the state school code sets the minimum salary for teachers in Illinois…
Kaneland Education Association responds to special Board of Education meeting regarding district surplus
SUGAR GROVE – Hundreds of Kaneland Education Association (KEA) members and community supporters wore red and packed a special Kaneland Community School District 302 board meeting on Tuesday night. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the district’s $2.7 million budget surplus. The following statement is attributable to KEA chief negotiator…
Murphysboro teachers public posting after contract negotiations stall, take initial step toward strike
MURPHYSBORO – The Murphysboro Education Association (MEA) submitted the organization’s last contractual offer to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) for public posting. Once the IELRB posts the last offer from MEA and the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 Board of Education (BOE) on the IELRB website, MEA…
Hundreds of Addison educators host unity walk, plan to pack board meeting
ADDISON – Today, hundreds of Addison Teachers’ Association (ATA) members and Addison community members will walk in a show of solidarity for their students and their schools. ATA members are currently working without a contract. “We are simply asking for average. It’s disheartening that we have to go to such great…
College of DuPage students and faculty rally for a fair contract before last scheduled mediation session
GLEN ELLYN – This afternoon, hundreds of College of DuPage Faculty Association (CODFA) members, students and community members will wear red and rally on the College of DuPage (COD) campus. The rally begins at 1 p.m. and will help send off the CODFA bargaining team as they enter their final…
Murphysboro teachers vote to authorize strike ahead of tonight’s negotiation session
MURPHYSBORO– Today, the Murphysboro Education Association (MEA) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. “We want to work with the board them. We want to end this. That’s why we continue to suggest creative, collaborative ideas, but the board remains unwilling to make any movement,” MEA Chief Negotiator Catlin Langellier said. “So…
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…
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…
Murphysboro teachers declare strike
MURPHYSBORO– This evening the Murphysboro Education Association (MEA) declared a strike, which means teachers will not report to school starting Thurs., Oct. 3. The strike was declared shortly after tonight’s failed negotiation session with the Murphysboro School District 186 Board of Education (BOE). “This is so unfortunate. Our hearts are…
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…