IEA Region - 48

Across our state, families are facing growing food insecurity as SNAP benefits dwindle due to the government shut down and the cost of living continues to rise.

That is why the IEA is launching a statewide food drive to ensure no student goes hungry this winter, and we need your help.

We're calling on your local and asking you to partner with a food bank or organization that addresses hunger or food insecurity. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference. https://bit.ly/43IC5f7

And with that the 2025 IEA RA comes to an end. There really is nothing like spending time with our fellow educators and union family. So much hard work goes into this event. Thank you IEA staff for an excellent weekend.

Day 2 - A long but very productive. Thank you Region 48 Delegates for all your hard work!!

We are the resistance!!!
Day 1 2025! IEA/RA

IEA President Support Team thank you!!! Local leaders gathered for a round table discussion today. We value our local leaders and all the hard work they do for our members and our students.

Day 1 - Keynote speakers kicked things off the right way!!

Thank you NEA President Becky Pringle and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

Rosemont here we come!! The Region 48 delegation is ready to advocate for our students and fellow educators.

What's the purpose of Music In Our Schools Month? It's to raise awareness of the importance of music education for ALL children — and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. Sing it out!

Check out how the students and staff of JL Buford in Mt. Vernon finished up their Black History Month Spirit Week.

Wednesday, staff and students wore black history month colors: 4th grade wore red, 5th grade wore yellow, teachers wore green, and all other staff wore black.

Thursday, they dressed in purple and wore bracelets to honor Ruby Bridges.

Friday was everyone's favorite, pajama day, so they could all dream like Martin.