#UFEA | @IEANEA | @NEAtoday • proud union educators working in @McLeanCountyU5 to make our great public schools even better for all children
Bloomington-Normal, IL
Joined August 2009
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We know the shortage of educators includes not just teachers, but also Education Support Professionals (ESPs) who are invaluable to our schools. Thank you, @UFEA President Julie Hagler, for advocating for educators & students! #StrongerUnited wandtv.com/news/illinois-law…
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Black Lives Matter at School has assembled a TREASURE TROVE of resources for classroom and/or personal growth and learning. The goal of this site is to challenge racism and oppression and provide students with the tools needed to take action. Visit: are.na/blm-school-curriculum…
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On Monday evening, I'll be at an town hall on raising educator pay with @SenSanders, @RandiWeingarten, and educators from across the country.
If you'd like to join the livestream, sign up and NEA will send you a reminder
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Dozens of people planned to make a public comment at tonight's @McLeanCountyU5 school board meeting about budget cuts. Our reporter is there, and you can watch the meeting online. wglt.org/local-news/2023-01-…
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ESPs are invaluable to the success of our students. But how can schools expect retention when some ESPs are not paid enough to pay their bills? Thank you, Rashida, for advocating for the pay, support & RESPECT that ESPs deserve. Join our rESPect campaign: bit.ly/rESPect
ALT A black and white photo of Rashida Bonner. Rashida is wearing a jacket over an IEA t shirt with the state of Illinois, with buttons and a delegate lanyard. Text reads: You have to make ends meet in another way. Teachers can tutor, they can work after school programs. Those options are not always readily available for educational support professionals. - Rashida Bonner, Administrative support staff. Logo at the top right reads rESPect.
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Educators deserve pay raises.
Educators deserve good benefits.
Educators deserve protected planning time.
Educators deserve work/life balance.
Educators deserve support from administrators.
Educators deserve fully-funded schools.
Educators deserve more.
Educators deserve better.
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Today marks 100 days until Election Day. As educators, it is our duty to be engaged, and support candidates and policies that will better the lives of our students.
I won't just be voting—I'll be volunteering, taking action, and getting involved. Will you join me?
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“You inspire me in ways you’ll never know, every day,” National Education Association @NEAToday president Becky Pringle told #BloNo educators Thursday during a 45-minute roundtable discussion at a Bloomington restaurant. wglt.org/local-news/2022-04-…
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I am always heartened and invigorated by spending time with our incredible members. Thank you to every @ieanea member who I had the chance to talk with at yesterday’s roundtable! #NEAJusticeJoyTour
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Today is #NationalKindergartenDay!
While I am out on the road, I want to thank every dedicated kindergarten educator who brings expertise, knowledge, and care to our babies every day.
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Marielena Gozur, a special education teacher at Cedar Ridge Elementary in @McLeanCountyU5, believes her role is to help students discover their own gifts and develop them. She is the East Central Regional Teacher of the Year and one of 10 finalists for IL State TOY! #2022ILTOY
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Unit 5 Schools will have an E-Learning Day on Friday, Feb. 18, due to anticipated hazardous road conditions.
Students should NOT report to school in person but WILL have classes online. Go to unit5.org for more information. Stay safe and stay warm!
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UPDATED: No changes at @McLeanCountyU5. "Our current rules regarding masking and close contact exclusion requirements will remain in place," the district told families tonight. wglt.org/local-news/2022-02-… #BloNo #twill
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Bloomington-Normal students and teachers with COVID-19 could be able to return to school much more quickly, possibly starting as soon as this week. wglt.org/local-news/2022-01-… #BloNo #COVID19
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Our members took action this week, and our voices were heard! The Covid School Employee Benefit and Wage Protection Bill (HB 2778) passed the Illinois House (92-23) and Senate (53-1) today! It now heads to Governor Pritzker's desk.
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.@McLeanCountyU5 is making plans for COVID vaccination clinics as doses for children near approval. The superintendent says she thinks a large portion of her K-6 students will get the vaccine. wglt.org/local-news/2021-10-… #BloNo
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The COVID School Employee Benefit and Wage Protection Bill:
✅ Offers paycheck protections for all non-instructional educational employees
✅ Provides COVID administrative relief days that preserve school employees’ earned leave
Take action NOW at ieanea.org/Covidprotectionbi…
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The IEA store is now open for back-to-school! Does your local need new IEA branded merchandise? (shopping emojis) You can shop the new items from now through Sept. 13 here: ieanea.org/shopiea/
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The new school year is right around the corner! Make sure you're prepared to create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment with @NEAToday’s resources on implicit bias
nea.org/resource-library/imp…