https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190622/state-workers-ratify-new-contract-get-raises-jan-1 Just in case you were busy taking summer courses, working with students at summer school or were wrapped up at your second job last month, the Illinois state employees represented by AFSCME secured a 12% increase in their salary last month. The Springfield Education Association (SEA) applauds their efforts to stand strong and… Read More
True Community
Michelle Baker, a fellow colleague from Enos Elementary, lost her home to a fire May 24th, 2019. She and her family are unharmed, but her son, her husband and their three cats are displaced due to the extent of the damage. They will be transitioning living spaces as their home damage is assessed and… Read More
SEA – Sue Handy Scholarship Information
The SEA – Sue Handy Memorial scholarship was instituted in honor of Sue Handy, a revered Springfield educator who taught at Butler Elementary for many years. Sue loved teaching, wanted to encourage students to become educators and had dreamed of creating such a scholarship. Unfortunately before she was able to put it in place, she… Read More
Classic Educator… New Solutions
https://www.sj-r.com/…/Longtime-educator-Betts-has-history-… I had a very enlightening visit with, District 186 legendary educator, Elbert Betts, his staff and the hard working SPS186 students at the NAACP Alternative Program yesterday. I would like thank him for welcoming me and providing the Springfield Eduction Association further insight into the world of alternative education and an increasing population… Read More
On Nov 6th, check ‘YES’ for SPS!
Springfield Voters, When you vote on November 6, you’ll see a proposal for a 1% sales tax increase in Sangamon County. This revenue can only be used to improve our school & athletic facilities. Here’s what you’ll see on your Nov 6 ballot: Shall a retailer’s occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred… Read More
1% For All Sangamon Schools
This well though out commentary is written by a Sangamon County resident, proud public school parent and supporter of the 1% For All Sangamon Schools Referendum. Please take a moment to read and absorb. It speaks to why this could be a great things for all of us. “On the ballot is the question of… Read More
New Member Dannenberger Winery Event
SEA is excited to bring back a series of all-member socials. Saturday, October 20th starting at 4 p.m. we are hosting a new-member get together at the Dannenberger Winery. This event is for ALL SEA members and their significant others, and we are really hoping that each member will bring out a newer member or… Read More
Education First
As educators and educational support professionals, we have built our lives around public education. Whether we wear it on our sleeve or carry our banner deep within the recesses of our day-to-day actions, we all believe in the power it wields to engage society in positively changing the world we live in. Nelson Mandela once… Read More
Governor Vetoes $40,000 Minimum Salary For Teachers (8/27/18)
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed legislation Sunday that would have increased the minimum salary for full-time teachers at Illinois public schools to $40,000 over the next five years. The General Assembly approved the bill in May. It would have increased the minimum pay rate for teachers next year to $32,000. Teachers deserve to… Read More