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Friday, May 09, 2008
Usually around this time of year, budget discussions are in full swing. However, these are not usual times and this is certainly not a usual year. The House and Senate are seemingly moving forward with separate budget proposals for FY 09. This is similar to what happened last year, and the result was a session that didn’t end until December. more....
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The 7th Annual Teachers’ Academy for Life-Long Learning (TALL) is scheduled for June 23-27, 2008 on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. "What about the Arts? Weaving Them into the Curriculum" is the theme of the week long workshop. Join educators from throughout the state to gain knowledge and skills and to develop lessons that can used in the classroom.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tell The Governor to Keep His Promise on School Payments! School districts that were promised they would get the final General State Aid payments for FY 2007-08 by June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year, are being told the money might be delayed. The state revenue shortfall has led Gov. Blagojevich to suggest payments could be delayed, causing confusion at local association bargaining tables. Tell Gov. Blagojevich to keep his promise to Illinois school employees and students. [ Email the Governor]
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Friday, April 18, 2008
As we prepare for the upcoming Lobby Day on Wed., April 30, we want to encourage and remind you to do several things. First, the members of the General Assembly are on break the week of April 21-25. This will give you an opportunity to meet with them in their district office and talk about our legislative priorities. Secondly, if you are unable to meet with them during the break, please contact them in their office and make an appointment to see them when you are in Springfield for Lobby Day.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
I just want to take a minute to ask you all to continue doing whatever you can to promote participation in the upcoming PreK-12 Lobby Day on April 30th. Our goal is to pass SB2288, a new education funding proposal. Against the odds, this bill is gaining traction. The opportunity is greater than we might have anticipated just a few weeks ago. Read more...
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