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We’ve asked Rebecca Spears to periodically share her thoughts on advocacy, unions, teaching and public education. This is her first guest post. If you have a story to share, please let us know! When I became a teacher, I had big dreams. BIG. I wanted to teach in Chicago, inner-city. You know, where the …
UFEA.org: A New Look for a New Year
As we prepare for the 2015-16 school year, we’ve worked to make UFEA.org even better. We hope it will be easier to use on whatever device you access it from, and we hope it will make it even easier for you to get informed, to get in touch, and to stay involved. We are still …
IEA Supports NCHS Student Efforts to Push Back Against Over-Testing
Statement of support from President Cinda Klickna on behalf of the Illinois Education Association The Normal Community High School students who have been protesting the over-emphasis on standardized testing are demonstrating good judgment and excellent citizenship. The NCHS protest is a great reminder that all of us who work in education, from the administration to …
VOTE TOMORROW!
Seven candidates running for five seats on the Unit 5 school board Six candidates are seeking a four-year term on the McLean County Unit 5 School Board and one candidate is seeking a two-year term. There are five open seats. Incumbent Gail Ann Briggs is the only person running for the two-year term. Incumbents Denise Schuster and Mike …
Public Comments Regarding the Proposed Cut at Carlock & Towanda
At tonight’s Board of Education meeting, UFEA President Karl Goeke shared the following comments with the Board and Administration on behalf of UFEA: Good evening. It is our understanding that tonight you intend to name a principal who will have responsibility for both Carlock and Towanda Elementary Schools. I come here on behalf of UFEA, …
2015 UFEA Scholarship Applications now being accepted!
The Unit Five Education Association annually awards three scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in education. UFEA annually awards 2 separate $1000 scholarships to Unit 5 students, and a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior or college student whose parent is (or was) a UFEA member. Applications are now being accepted for: Phyllis Rosenbaum …
UFEA Contract 2014-2016
The entire 2014-2016 contract may be downloaded using the link below. Over the next few days, we will work on getting the contract pages of this website updated to reflect the changes! UFEA Contract 2014-2016