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Illinois Education Association Statement on Gov. Pritzker FY24 Budget Address

IEA President Kathi Griffin looks forward to governor’s plans for preschool for all, $100 million increase in funding for higher education and solving the teacher shortage SPRINGFIELD – The following statement on Gov. Pritzker’s FY24 budget address is attributable to Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin: “Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s…

Illinois Education Association to Release Annual, Bi-Partisan State of Education Report

Poll shows Illinoisans are increasingly worried about the teacher and education employee shortages and support policies that could alleviate the shortages SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Education Association (IEA) will release its fifth annual IEA State of Education report today, the only bipartisan poll monitoring Illinoisans’ views on all aspects of public…

ESP Professional Development

NEA RESOLUTION D-15 The NEA believes that professional development should be required throughout the career of educational support professionals. Professional development programs should provide equal opportunities for these employees to gain and improve the knowledge and skills important to their position and job performance. Professional development programs should assume that…

Special Education Committee

Questions? Email the Special Education Committee at: SEC@ieanea.org Open Hearing Resources 2023-24 IEA SpEd Committee IEA-RA Open Hearing 2022-23 IEA SpEd Committee IEA-RA Open Hearing 2020-22 IEA SpEd Committee IEA-RA Open Hearing Co-Teaching The general definition of co-teaching involves two equally-qualified individuals who may or may not have the same…
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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…
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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…
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VIDEO: Dr. Jill Biden speaks to Illinois educators about the value of public education

ROSEMONT – Today Jill Biden, Ph.D., wife of Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden (D), talked with education leaders from across the state at the Illinois Education Association (IEA) Representative Assembly (RA). The IEA RA is the largest gathering of teachers, higher education faculty and support staff, education support…
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Illinois Federation of Teachers and Illinois Education Association Reacts to ISBE’s In-Person Instruction Guidelines

Today, IFT President Dan Montgomery and Illinois Education Association President Kathi Griffin released a joint statement in response to ISBE’s 2020-21 school year transition plan SPRINGFIELD – The following is a joint statement attributable to Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery and Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi…
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Illinois Education Association releases statements on death of Karen Lewis

SPRINGFIELD – Today the Illinois Education Association (IEA) released the following statements on the death of Karen Lewis: The following statement is attributable to former IEA President Ken Swanson: “I’m very saddened to learn of Karen Lewis’ passing. Karen was a tenacious advocate for teachers, support staff and students. She…
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Illinois Education Association releases statement on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

SPRINGFIELD – Today the Illinois Education Association (IEA) released the following statement regarding the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict. The following is attributable to IEA President Kathi Griffin: “Everyone wants to be safe in their community – no matter where they live, no matter the color of their skin. The jury’s…

Naperville educators to hold a rally Monday after no agreement reached

NAPERVILLE – Today, the Naperville Unit Education Association (NUEA) held a mediation session with Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education (BOE). While movement occurred with respect to parental and family leave, the NUEA and BOE still remain distant on total compensation that addresses the additional increases in teachers’…