Illinois Education Association

Illinois Education Association At 135,000 members strong, IEA is the largest union in Illinois. We believe in putting students and their public education first.

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The board meeting was moved to the auditorium after more than 100 educators, parents and community members showed up in ...
08/29/2026

The board meeting was moved to the auditorium after more than 100 educators, parents and community members showed up in solidarity! Roxana teachers deserve a fair contract now. Article in comments.

08/27/2026

Share away, TEAM Bulldogs!

Registration for the IEA ONE Conference is now open! Taking place Oct. 16-17 in Oakbrook, this conference is specificall...
08/27/2026

Registration for the IEA ONE Conference is now open! Taking place Oct. 16-17 in Oakbrook, this conference is specifically geared towards retired, higher ed and education support professional (ESP) members. Link in comments to register.

[Ver versión en español abajo] Every educator, student and community member has constitutional rights, regardless of imm...
08/26/2026

[Ver versión en español abajo]

Every educator, student and community member has constitutional rights, regardless of immigration status. Understanding these rights is essential. For more information: https://bit.ly/4gbWwGg

English: https://bit.ly/4zxj0L5
Spanish: https://bit.ly/4wMIPVc

Cada educador, estudiante y miembro de la comunidad tiene derechos constitucionales, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Conocer y comprender estos derechos es fundamental. Para obtener más información: https://bit.ly/4gbWwGg

Guía en inglés: https://bit.ly/4zxj0L5
Guía en español: https://bit.ly/4wMIPVc

Everyone is protected by the law in Illinois. Start here to get to know your rights as an immigrant community member.

08/26/2026

We will never stop advocating for fully funded public schools where educators are supported and ALL students can thrive!

‼️Edwardsville teachers and parents called for their principal's termination following patterns of inappropriate and agg...
08/25/2026

‼️Edwardsville teachers and parents called for their principal's termination following patterns of inappropriate and aggressive behavior towards staff, students and parents. Last night, the D7 board approved an interim principal.

From EEA co-president Carla Kinsey:
“All staff and students in this community (should know) that harassment, intimidation and abusive conduct have no place in District 7.”

Link in comments.

Every student, regardless of race, immigration status, gender or ability, has the right to a public education. Every stu...
08/25/2026

Every student, regardless of race, immigration status, gender or ability, has the right to a public education. Every student is welcome in our public schools.

SOLIDARITY!
08/25/2026

SOLIDARITY!

Are you interested in getting your National Board Certification? IEA is hosting an informational webinar to help you get...
08/24/2026

Are you interested in getting your National Board Certification? IEA is hosting an informational webinar to help you get started! Join us Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. and learn how you can transform your practice. Link in comments to RSVP.

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