With just one week to go until the primary election, the IEA-recommended candidates for governor are leading their respective races by thin margins; Comptroller Dan Hynes has inched in front of Gov. Pat Quinn in the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, while, on the Republican side, State Sen. Kirk Dillard leads. President Swanson has more on the IEA recommendations: If you’re voting Democrat click here If you’re voting Republican, click here. Click here for a complete list of IPACE recommended candidates.
Stay on top of all the election news from the IEA perspective by following us on twitter and becoming a facebook fan. There are many ways joining twitter can benefit you. In addition to following an astronaut’s journeys through space, you can link with educators across the world who are teaching the same subjects as you, or your own coworkers, students, friends and family. Click here to learn more about twitter, the IEA and you.
One last thing – IEA Budget Open Hearings are underway. Click here to find the Budget Open Hearing schedule.
Weeklong celebration aims to end bullying
Jan. 25-29 is “No name-calling week,” a week of educational activities designed to end name-calling and bullying.
Schools can participate in a variety of ways, from having assemblies to doing poster contests promoting respect and intervention when they see a fellow student being targeted. Click here for more information.
NEA provides curriculum ideas for Black History Month
Are you looking for some fresh ideas to introduce to your students for Black History Month? The National Education Association, Tavis Smiley and the America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition are teaming up to offer educators relevant and culturally diverse curriculum to be used throughout February. Visit the NEA website for more information.
Applications for ESP Leaders for Tomorrow available
The NEA Leaders for Tomorrow program is a three-session training program, held over an eight month period, open to dues-paying NEA ESP members who meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Candidates must be nominated for the program and have their application acknowledged and signed by President Ken Swanson or IEA Executive Director Audrey Soglin. The program trains both current and future leaders in leadership attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enhance their ability to be visible, vocal advocates at the local, state and national levels.
Go to the NEA website for more information.
Resolve to save!
Find out how many of the 200,000 retailers participating in the Access program are merchants you shop with by visiting the IEA website, clicking on the membership card icon, entering your 10-digit member ID number and clicking “go.”
Click ‘N Save is a new program from NEA Member Benefits designed to save you money every day. Click here to find out who participates and how you can save.
Christopher & Banks Teacher Scholarship Program
Christopher & Banks Corp. is celebrating the second year of its Teacher Scholarship Program. This program benefits undergraduate students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and teachers seeking to further their education. The program will award scholarships to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to education.
Click here for more information.
“Hope from the Heartland” by Jay Hoffman available
State Rep. Jay Hoffman of the Metro East area has written a book about Illinois’ natural resources and opportunity for our state to lead the nation in “green” energy.
Hope from the Heartland is available from College Bookstores of America in Godfrey.
All proceeds will be donated to Lewis & Clark Community College as well as other charities.
Website of the Week
Bullying is a problem and our Website of the Week helps you find solutions. Click here for more information on “No Name-Calling-Week.”