Temporary Unemployment Benefit for Paraprofessionals this Summer
IFT recently shared news that unemployment benefits will be available for paraprofessionals, on June 25th Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation which allows...
New Legislation Expands Sick Leave for Educators and School Employees
Educators and school employees can now use paid sick leave after fostering and adopting SPRINGFIELD – Under new legislation in Illinois, teachers, educators,...
Will Illinois Require Students to get the Covid-19 Vaccine?
IDPH anticipates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release additional guidance in early July, which IDPH will follow, Arnold said. IDPH...
What it Means to be the Class of 2021
July 1, 20214:16 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered LISTEN· 4:174-Minute ListenAdd to PLAYLIST It's near the end of high school graduation...
2021 Union Scholarship Winners
Scholarship Winners - 2021 Family Scholarships The George Stewart Scholarship -- Sarah Tanny (mother - Tracy Tanny, PHS Special Ed TA) The Shirley...
How you can Vote
GET REGISTERED: You can check your registration online at the Cook County Clerk’s Office website. You can register by mail to vote until March 9th You...
Fed Vaccination Programs for Educators
On March 2nd President Biden announced a directive that all states prioritize school staff (teachers, paraprofessionals and school related personnel including bus drivers)...
Illinois school reforms require more Black history to be taught. Here's what's included.
SPRINGFIELD – Social studies classes in Illinois public schools are about to get a major overhaul, with more emphasis on Black history and...
Biden's Choice for Education Secretary
Miguel Cardona, education commissioner in Connecticut, is a strong defender of public schools. Biden reiterates support for free community college and all public...
Demand Illinois lawmakers provide safe schools for all
We need your help! We're calling on the Illinois state legislature to get to work and pass valuable COVID-19 measures to protect our...