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Two weeks ago, 400 IFT members gathered in Rosemont to inspire, fight, and transform, and unanimously elected new officers. On Wednesday, more than 400 IFT members from across the state lobbied their legislators to demand full funding for education, from pre-K through higher education. Additional statewide news and information on how to contact your legislator HERE .

After 15 Years of Leadership Under Dan Montgomery, Illinois Federation of Teachers Elects Pres. Stacy Davis Gates and New Leadership Slate to Represent All of Illinois, Slate to Prioritize Making Illinois No. 1 in Education for its Children and Young People. Read complete article here.

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Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they...

THREE ITEMS ON OUR RADAR 1. The demand for a special legislative session is growing 2. New ligislation that impacts our professions 3....

At this year's AFT TEACH Conference in Washington, DC, I had the incredible opportunity to present for the first time alongside my...

As another school year closes, take a moment to reflect on what we've accomplished together and prepare for what lies ahead. Read article

Last week, ICE detained several individuals  during a routine immigration check-in in Chicago. Then, on Friday afternoon,...

As the legislative session has come to a close, we want to provide you with an important update on our priorities this session and to...