Illinois Education Association

📲 K-12 IEA members are invited to participate in a national research study on student cell phone use, conducted by researchers at University of Pennsylvania. Survey participants will get an instant snapshot of student personal device policies across the country and 10 educators will be selected to win a $500 gift card. See comments!

Our hearts are with community members in Streator and Dwight, IL following devastating damage from the tornadoes.

Confirmed large tornadoes touch down near Streator, Dwight The National Weather Service has confirmed large tornadoes have touched down near Streator and Dwight, Illinois Thursday.

Full press release: ieanea.link/RejectFederalVouchers

Tag a friend who needs to join you at Summer Leadership Academy! Members can sign up now for the discounted rate of $90. The rate will go up to $125 on July 5. Link in comments ☀️

Union PROUD 🏳️‍🌈

☀ Summer spotlight! We want to give a shout out to IEA member Jim Matteucci. Jim decorates the inside of his bus with artwork drawn by students and inspirational magnets that tell students they are “stronger than you know” and to “never give up.”

“I want them to feel seen and heard. I don’t want them to just see this as a bus ride home. I want them to see it as an extension of the school and I want them to feel safe and proud to ride the bus.” - Jim Matteucci

Way to go, Jim! Thank you for all you do for your students.

🚨Several alterations to student loan administration will go into effect on July 1.

NEA’s upcoming webinar will share advice to help you stay on track for forgiveness. Register here: https://bit.ly/42MliqQ

*New* NEA has a toolkit available for supporting members with vulnerable immigration status. Due to the Trump administration's attacks on immigrants, members may wish to pursue employment-based work visas or green card sponsorship. Learn more about your options: https://bit.ly/4vBT6Dr

Tell us (without identifying info) about a student who touched your heart this year 💛