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.…
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…
Episode 15: The 2019 IEA Representative Assembly
In this episode we discuss the 2019 IEA Representative Assembly with Robin Ehrhart, IEA Director of Program Development and Sarah Antonacci, IEA Director of Communications.
Teachers warn Janus v. AFSCME could have a direct impact on public education
CHICAGO – Today the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the Janus v. AFSCME case. The lawsuit aims to take away fair share fees for all public unions, including education employee unions like the IEA, which means it will likely have a dramatic impact on public education.
Teacher who stopped shooter, saved students speaks for first time about her experience
MATTOON – Math teacher Angela McQueen said she was focused on saving students’ lives when she subdued a student shooter inside the Mattoon High School cafeteria on Sept. 20. Today, the Illinois Education Association (IEA) member will be honored for her heroic efforts during an afternoon reception at the school.…
Classroom Courage
On his 12th day as a teacher, Derrick Schonauer faced what could easily have become a tragic situation when a student brandished a loaded pistol in his classroom. This video tells the story of what happened on Sept. 7, 2012, at Normal (IL) Community High School. Derrick Schonauer received a…
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…
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.