Illinois Education Association
Recent News About Illinois Education Association
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Lake County teacher singled out as tops in Illinois
A teacher from Daniel Webster Middle School in Waukegan was among scores of honorees from throughout Illinois who were recognized as tops in their fields – from health to dance to foreign language – during an annual awards luncheon held Tuesday in Normal.
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Jesiel questions why more money is needed for teacher mentoring
Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) had some serious questions about why certain school districts need more money for teacher mentoring during a recent House Appropriations Committee Hearing for Elementary & Secondary Education.
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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem
Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.