News & Announcements
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....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.
Friday, May 02, 2008
IEA members showed up in force at the state Capitol on Wednesday, as approximately 1,000 members statewide traveled to
Springfield to advocate on behalf of public education, voice concerns about key issues, and display our collective strength.