The ETA

Proudly representing over 2,200 dedicated educators serving over 40,000 students throughout 11 different communities, the Elgin Teachers Association (ETA) is a local affiliate of the Illinois  Education Association/NEA.

We exist to advance the cause of the teaching profession and the cause of public education – the cornerstone of our democracy.

President’s Posts

ETA Moving Forward

Members of the ETA have had an amazing 2 weeks. We have processed 50 pages of contractual changes, debated, reflected and ultimately rejected the agreement as presented. Of course it does not stop there and we continue to discuss and look for solutions that will make sense for everyone. The Representative Assembly has approved our team to continue … Read More...

 
 

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IC members shares concerns with BOE

During the most recent Instructional Council meeting, the ETA members expressed their concerns with the administration regarding the implementation of a small pilot program at 2 middle schools for a speech course. After discussion, the members wrote a letter of concern to both Dr. Torres and Greg Walker. On Monday at the open session of the Board … Read More...

Election Results March 7th

The final results are listed in the Election Report. Please contact David Palewski or Holly Yee the election Co-chairs if you have any questions. Election Results March 6 SEC Election March 6 … Read More...

Legislative News

Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice will hold our next general meeting on Saturday, May 12th at 2:00 PM till 5:00 PM at the First Congregational Church at 256 E Chicago Street in Elgin.* This will be a forum in response to the current threats to our schools, teachers’ rights and teachers’ pensions. We are outraged [...]

The Candidate Forum presented by U-46, CAC, League of Women Voters, Daily Herald, and the ETA attracted 11 primary candidates, the 22nd, 23rd, 25th, and 33rd. Candidates addressed school funding, pension reform, unfunded mandates, and other educational issues. While some issues were clearly divided along party lines, several of the candidates, like Randy Ramey emphasized [...]

 

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