IEA Human and Civil Rights Committee

HCR Activist Weekend is April 24-25 in Springfield! Join educators and advocates for a weekend of collaboration, leadership development, and action to strengthen public education. This year’s special guest is Sundjata Sekou (NEA, New Jersey), who will lead two sessions on innovative and nontraditional ways to engage members, students, and leaders!

Register: https://ieanea.org/events/hcr-weekend/

Join This Joyful Celebration! Black Children’s Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media.

Are you an IEA member who is interested in racial, social and educational justice?

Join the Leaders for Just Schools (LfJS) 2025-26 cohort! Developed by the National Education Association, in partnership with the Kellogg Foundation, the Leaders for Just Schools program gives you the opportunity to learn from state and local leaders, award winning educators and experienced community organizers to help you build momentum for change. Take a moment to register right now.

A micro credential and IEA related organizing opportunities are available to all cohort members who complete the program.

The 2025-26 Leaders for Just Schools Level I Cohort sessions will be held this year on Saturday mornings, November 15, December 13 and January 31, all from 9-11:30am. We will also gather at the IEA Human and Civil Rights weekend in late April 2026.

Leaders for Just Schools: Level I Cohort, 2025-26 · Illinois Education Association **Are you an IEA member who is interested in racial, social and educational justice?** Join the Leaders for Just Schools (LfJS) 2025-26 cohort! Developed by the National Education Association, in partnership with the Kellogg Foundation, the Leaders for Just Schools program gives you the opportunity....

Action needed! Undo Tier 2

Reclaim Our Stolen Identity: FREE Symposium

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Order Your "Everyone is Welcome Here" Back to School Kit | NEA Get your gear and show your students Everyone is Welcome Here!

Are you a public school educator with a big idea for your classroom or professional growth?

The latest application period for the Grants to Educators grant cycle has opened! Apply for grant funding to bring your vision to life or enhance your classroom instruction.

🗓️ Deadline: Monday, Sept 15th

💻 Apply Now: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/

LOVEWORKS Joy & Justice Leadership Development Retreat – Illinois Education Association The LOVEWORKS: Joy & Justice Leadership Development Retreat is a transformative 3-day, in-person experience that invites IEA members to grow as equity-centered leaders. Designed primarily for emerging activists who are ready to foster their commitment to racial and social justice. Through deep refle...

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