Episode 27: New Educator Resources
Listen on: iTunes | Google Play | Soundcloud In this episode we discuss new educator resources with our special guest Tom Tully, IEA Secretary-Treasurer. Helpful links: Stronger United IEA Online Learning Portal Microgrant Application Transcript Episode 27 – Transcript
Bloomington-Normal educators create searchable, remote learning resource webpage for parents, community members
BLOOMINGTON – The Unit Five Education Association (UFEA) launched a new website to help parents and other community members easily access remote learning resources for students. All Illinois schools remain closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We miss our students. We miss being in school with them. We know this…
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…
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…
North Clay Educators Demand Fair Contract, Supports for Students
LOUISVILLE – After months of failed negotiations, the North Clay Education Association (NCEA) is calling for the North Clay Community Unit School District #25 Board of Education (BOE) to invest in the North Clay students, educators and staff. NCEA has been in contract negotiations with the BOE since April 23,…
Illinois Education Association wins Emmy for IEA Teacher Stories
CHICAGO – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) last weekend won an Emmy at the 61st Annual Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards. The IEA won for Outstanding Achievement for Public/Current/Community Affairs Programming – Series for IEA Teachers Stories. The composite entry featured three IEA members: Susan Hudson from Thornwood High School in…
Undo Tier Two
Tier 2 is a major flaw in our pension system, and it is causing many to switch careers or choose not to begin a career in education in the first place. Support Senate Bill 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Murphysboro Head Football Coach and senior football players stand with teachers, break silence on possible canceled game
Speak out in support of Murphysboro Education Association (MEA) members on strike, break silence on possible canceled game and ask Board of Education to come back to the bargaining table
IEA SCORE grant awarded to Harvard Park Elementary Teacher
Harvard Park Elementary teacher Andrea Shaffer was recently awarded a $1,000 IEA SCORE grant. The grant money will be used to help the Springfield based Family Service Center’s after school program. Watch the video now.
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SCORE Grant helps the Lunch Buddy Program
SCORE Grant Update Once a week, Illinois Wesleyan University track and cross country team members go to Sheridan School to eat lunch with a group of fourth grade students, plan activities with them and play during the lunch hour. The students are hand picked by the school to participate. It…
Every student needs an outlet and Flux Magazine provides a great one
SCORE Grant Update Every student needs an outlet and Flux Magazine provides a great one for students at Bartlett High School. It is a teen-generated art and literary magazine that will be printed this year, but it also has spurred poetry slams and other events that let kids’ creative juices…
Frog in a Bog Camping Trip at Indiana Dunes State Park
SCORE Grant Update Two teachers paired up with the Male Parent Advisory group at the school to take 14 at-risk students to the Indiana Dunes State Park for a weekend of fun, camping and hands-on learning. They took the trip in March. Watch the video. Learn more about the 100…
Cooking Science at Monticello Middle School
SCORE Grant Update A Monticello teacher started a science club that focuses on baking to help the students understand that science plays a role in real life. The food they make is then shared with first graders at neighboring schools and with local community organizations. Watch the video. Learn more…
My Story, the SCORE grant program
In 2013-14, IEA introduced the SCORE grant program — Schools and Community Outreach by Educators — which offered IEA members in the first 10 years of their career a chance to apply for up to $1,000 in grant money to institute community service programs in their schools or communities. The…
You are a Star, Flossmoor
SCORE Grant Update High school students at Homewood-Flossmoor high school pair up with the Glenwood Academy to give the at-risk students at Glenwood a day to spend in the spotlight. Each younger student is paired with an older student to play games, walk the runway and generally get treated like…
SCORE grants fund community projects
For the second straight year, IEA has awarded cash grants to early career educators to fund community service projects throughout the state. This video highlights the Schools and Community Outreach by Educators (SCORE) grant program. The grants have been used for a variety of projects, from creating reading groups and music…
Know Me, Know My Name
Know Me, Know My Name is a cost-free way for educators to identify and make contact with children who are in danger of slipping through the cracks at school.
Decatur Education Association receives SCORE grant
The grant was awarded to William Harris Elementary School on behalf of the Northeast Community Fund, a non-profit organization that helps the homeless population in the Decatur area. Taylor LaFrence, a 3rd grade teacher (pictured above, middle), challenged her students to research the needs of local community organizations in order to best assist them. Once all student presentations were heard,…
Statement from IEA President Kathi Griffin on $40,000 minimum salary bill passing Senate
SPRINGFIELD – The $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill, Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), passed the Illinois Senate late this morning on a vote of 45-11. SB 10, sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), modifies the current school code and sets the minimum salary for teachers at $40,000 a year.…