The Illinois Federation of Teachers represents 103,000 men and women who are teachers and paraprofessionals in school districts throughout Illinois, faculty and staff at Illinois' community colleges and universities, public employees under every statewide elected constitutional officer, and retirees.

Recent News & Updates

The fight for our future begins today.
Statement of IFT President Ed Geppert, Jr. on Gov. Quinn’s FY 2011 Budget
(March 10,2010)
Illinois is on the brink of a budget disaster. Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget message today urged legislators to “invest in the future even in tough economic times” and to work with him to lead this state out of its dire mess.
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Work of education stakeholders boosts Illinois to Race to the Top finalist
Illinois selected a first-round finalist in the RttT competition
(March 5,2010)
The Illinois Federation of Teachers was a key participant in this successful effort. IFT efforts on several key pieces of legislation focused on improved teaching and learning were critical to Illinois' success in this first round.
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AFL-CIO Executive Council condemns the firing of the Central High School education staff
The Executive Council and AFT President Randi Weingarten speak out in support of the Central Falls Teachers Union
(February 24,2010)
The AFL-CIO Executive Council today condemned the firing of the entire education staff at the Central Falls (R.I.) High School and called on the Obama administration and the local school superintendent to work together with the teachers to create an environment that allows students and teachers to succeed.
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Teachers: Take a moment to answer questions on classroom violence
APA is looking for teachers to complete online survey
(February 22,2010)
The Center for Psychology in Schools and Education (CPSE) at the American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking teachers to participate in a survey concerning classrooom violence directed against teachers.
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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards funding available
Spring 2010 Illinois NBPTS candidate fee subsidy  application window is Apr. 1 - May 15, 2010
(February 2,2010)
The Illinois State Board of Education is pleased to announce that funding is available for NBPTS candidate fee subsidy of $2,000 for 500 candidates.
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