The IFT represents 103,000 teachers and PSRPs throughout Illinois, faculty and staff at community colleges and universities, public employees and retirees.
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IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
Donald Trump’s federal voucher scheme is a test for every Democratic governor in the country.
Illinois already rejected vouchers at the state level. Now, Gov. Pritzker has another choice to make: stand with public schools or open the door to a Trump-backed plan that would drain resources from the students who need them most.
President Stacy Davis Gates reminds us that Illinois schools are already underfunded by billions and CPS and districts across Cook County are currently being forced to do more with less. A federal voucher program would only make that crisis worse.
Public dollars belong in public schools.
Gov. Pritzker: Reject Trump’s voucher scheme and fully fund Illinois schools.
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
Thank you, @GovTinaKotek, for putting OR's students and public schools first by rejecting the federal voucher scheme. When a voucher program conflicts with a state's values, leaders say no. OR did.
States like NY and IL should be next. Public dollars belong in public schools.
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
The Illinois Federation of Teachers seeks a Full-Time Professional Support Staff – Northern Region to be assigned to IFT Crest Hill Office, IL. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing/30876-… #1u #UnionStrong @iftaft @AFTunion
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
Hon. Ruben Castillo (ret), Prof. Craig B. Futterman @UChicagoLaw & Stacy Davis Gates @CTULocal1 @iftaft present “State Power and Individual Rights: Enforcement, Due Process, & Accountability.”
#ISBA #RuleOfLaw #CLE #DefendingDemocracy
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
The Illinois Federation of Teachers seeks a Director of Communications. This position will work at IFT’s Westmont and Chicago, IL offices. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id… #1u #UnionStrong @iftaft @AFTunion
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
The Illinois Federation of Teachers seeks a Field Service Director for covering the Central Region / Peoria Office, IL. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id… #1u #UnionStrong @iftaft @AFTUnion
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
I'm proud to be endorsed by @iftaft. We need to support our teachers, pay our teachers, and do everything we can to uplift our students and educators across the country.
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
My opponents want to talk about what’s realistic. You know what’s NOT realistic? Expecting people to not be able to put food on the table, not being able to save for their future, not being able to give their children what they need. Illinoisans are looking for leaders who will bring bold ideas to Washington and fight for them.
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
I’m honored to have the endorsement of the state workers and educators in the @iftaft. I will stand with educators and state workers defending democracy to challenge all of the ways President Trump is attacking our state, whether that’s denying funds to our schools, diverting them to private vouchers, or trampling our constitutional rights. I will make sure working families, not billionaires, are the priority in Congress.
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
I’m so grateful to have earned the endorsement of @iftaft! Teachers are the backbone of our country, and I will always fight to protect your rights and promote public education.
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
Today, violent forces shot and killed another Minnesotan, Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse.
This is a call to organize. To take to the streets. To fight forward for a democracy that is once again hanging in the balance. Tomorrow, we will stand with partners across Chicago demanding an end to ICE and an end to state-sanctioned violence. We urge others to stand with us. (1/2)
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
Our hearts are withour union sister Linda Brown, her family, her students, and her school community.
Linda, a special education educator at Healy Elementary, has been missing since January 3. Her family and friends are leading the search to find Linda and bring her home safely.
We are praying for Linda’s safe return. Our union family joins Linda’s loved ones in asking that anyone with information, please call 312-747-8380 or 911.
Pleaseshare this story. Visibility helps spread the word and will help bring Linda home.
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
Illinois is a donor state.
When federal funds are frozen, we’re being punished and robbed.
It’s time for bold leadership and progressive revenue.
✍️ Write Gov. Pritzker. #FullFundingFridays @iftaft @iftaft.bsky.social
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IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
In Peoria, IL, @iftaft career and technical education teachers helped a student discover her passion in the construction trades — earning certifications, gaining hands-on experience, and landing a paid internship before graduation.
🔧 peoriapublicschools.org/arti…
#PublicSchoolProud
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
In Peoria, @iftaft member & music teacher Tyler Bishop turned a classroom inside joke into a full holiday song — “6-7 Christmas,” which he wrote, arranged, and produced himself.
🎶 youtube.com/watch?v=i5N9uSgl…
#PublicSchoolProud
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
In Peoria, IL, music teacher Tyler Bishop turned a classroom inside joke into a full holiday song.
His students inspired “6-7 Christmas,” an original track he wrote, arranged, and produced.
#PublicSchoolProud @IFTAFT @PeoriaFT780
🎶 youtube.com/watch?v=i5N9uSgl…
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
On Special Education Day, we reaffirm that every child deserves access, opportunity and a high-quality public education. aft.org/IDEA50 @iftaft
IL Federation of Teachers retweeted
IDEA did not just change the law. It changed lives. 50 years later, its promises, and its future, demand our attention. In this new @sharemylesson post, Dr. Lisa Thomas explores IDEA’s history, current challenges, and how we must protect its future: sharemylesson.com/blog/rewri…
