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...
Will Illinois teachers be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine?
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois school districts have made tough calls about how to educate students during a pandemic. With two vaccines possibly ready...
IFT Urges Immediate Action and Clear Metrics to Keep Schools Safe
Illinois Federation of Teachers Urges Immediate Action and Clear Metrics to Keep Schools and Communities Safe Westmont, IL – Illinois Federation of...
Here’s What A Joe Biden Presidency Could Mean For Chicago And Illinois
A Democratic administration could usher in more federal economic relief, a centralized pandemic response and new agendas for criminal justice reform and education...
IFT Celebrates a New Beginning
Joe Biden's victory will set our country on a better path Westmont, IL –Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery released the following...
Biden’s plans for education include repealing Trump’s setbacks
Just a few days since his confirmation as president-elect, Joe Biden has promised hundreds of billions of dollars in new education spending—for preschool...
AFT Convention Speeches
AFT Convention Speeches DAY 1 State of the Union Speech by Randi Weingarten, AFT President Bayard Rustin Award: Lorretta Johnson, AFT Secretary-Treasurer Panel...