Illinois Education Association

Education rule changes will provide students with a more equitable education

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) announce their support for the Culturally Responsive…

4 years ago

Education Unions: Postpone Standardized Testing

The Illinois education unions have called on the Illinois State Board of Education to postpone standardized testing. Chicago Teachers Union,…

4 years ago

Illinois State Board of Education trains new teachers through instructional and mentorship program

It is a unique first year of teaching for new teachers in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)…

4 years ago

Legal Action to be Pursued After Local Teacher Firing

An Unfair Labor Practice Charge will be filed by the Illinois Education Association (IEA) with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations…

4 years ago

ISBE’s In-Person Instruction Guidelines Reactions

Illinois Federation of Teachers and the Illinois Education Association have reacted to ISBE'S in-person instruction guidelines. IFT President Dan Montgomery…

4 years ago

IEA President Kathi Griffin responds to Pritzker’s executive order

Kathi Griffin, the president of the Illinois Education Association (IEA), released a statement in response to the executive order issued…

5 years ago

Rep. Garcia talks with education leaders at IEA RA on behalf of Sanders

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, the US Representative, D-Chicago, represented Bernie Sanders, the candidate for the US Presidential Election 2020, at the…

5 years ago

ICE releases detained high school student on bond

Meydi Guzman Rivas, a senior at Crystal Lake Central High School, has been released by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

5 years ago

No more paraprofessional shortage in Illinois schools?

The Illinois Education Association (IAE) has used legislation to combat the shortage of paraprofessionals in Illinois schools. They have worked…

5 years ago

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