Understanding the IEA RA
March 11, 2010A 6 minute video discussing how business is conducted at the Illinois Education Association’s Representative Assembly. Formats available: Flash Video (.flv) Read More →
Quinn proposal a welcome surprise, but more is needed
March 10, 2010This was not expected. On Wednesday, Gov. Quinn today took a bold step to stop the decimation of public education in Illinois. He proposed a one-percentage point (from 3 to 4 percent) increase in the state income tax for public... More
IEA: Pass education tax and comprehensive tax reform
March 10, 2010IEA President Ken Swanson comments on Gov. Quinn’s budget address, delivered March 10, 2010. In his address, Gov. Quinn proposed a one percentage point state income tax surcharge, with the money dedicated to public education. Statement... More
Race to the Top update – Informational video
March 4, 2010In this brief video, IEA governance and staff leaders provide an update on the federal Race to the Top (RTTT) program. Formats available: MPEG-4 Video (.m4v), Flash Video (.flv) Read More →
Read Across America 2010
February 26, 2010Feitshans Academy in Springfield, a Pre-K through fifth grade school, celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday a bit early this year with a breakfast of green eggs and ham and by inviting members of the community to come read with students. Formats... More
Instructions for submitting comments to the governor
February 24, 2010STEP 1: Jim Reed, IEA government relations director, walks you through the steps of submitting comments to the governor’s budget website about how the state’s budget crisis is affecting your district. STEP 2: Click this... More
IEA Capitol Report – February 19, 2010
February 19, 2010IEA Director of Government Relations Jim Reed is encouraging IEA members to tell the man in charge of the state budget their stories about the RIFs and program cuts that are threatening districts statewide. You can email Gov. Quinn,... More
Responsible Budget Coalition Rally, Feb. 17, 2010
February 17, 2010Organizations from around the state that belong to the Responsible Budget Coalition, including the IEA, gathered at the Capitol Building to protest the states failure to pay its bills on time and to urge the state to pass a tax increase... More
President Swanson addresses Responsible Budget rally
February 17, 2010Illinois Education Association President Ken Swanson speaks at a Statehouse rally in Springfield, IL on 2-17-10. More at www.ieanea.org Formats available: MPEG-4 Video (.m4v), Flash Video (.flv) Read More →
Progress and Teamwork at Rich East High School
February 16, 2010An effort to work together among school staff and administration has paid off for students at Rich East High School. Formats available: Flash Video (.flv) Read More →
