Glenbard Education Association

10/13/2025

Congratulations to school board president Margaret DeLaRosa on her new appointment. You will do wonderful things for folks in the state of Illinois!

09/27/2025

Al Llorens was a good man who will be missed by many.

It is with great sadness that we share IEA President Al Llorens, our steadfast leader, has passed away at 73.

Al, who spent more than 30 years as a high school math teacher and head girls’ track and cross-country coach at Thornridge High School, had been an IEA member since 1985. Prior to that, he taught fourth-grade phonics and middle school reading in Champaign, and as a math and science teacher in Kankakee and Chicago.

He married the love of his life, Wanda, in 2018. He was the father of three children and two stepchildren.

Always leading with empathy, Al will be remembered for his kindness, his passion for public education and unions, his ability to put what’s best for students first, his dedication to the members of IEA and his devotion to his wife, Wanda.

Al always referred to Reg Weaver, IEA president from 1981 to 1987 and former NEA president, as his mentor. Reg said he will miss Llorens and all he brought to his lifelong work.

“Al Llorens was a true friend and a man of the people. He believed strongly in public education and fought diligently for union members, their students, families and the community. Al believed in the power of sports and was an excellent coach. He will be deeply missed.”

More tributes to IEA President Al Llorens from his friends and colleagues can be found in our press release: ieanea.link/IEAPresidentAlLlorens

07/28/2025

Please come out to support one of Glenbard's own tomorrow if you are able!

12/21/2024

A landmark victory

A win forty years in the making, NEA secures full retirement benefits for educators

09/02/2024

Don't forget why we have a three-day weekend (or the regular weekend for that matter). The blood, sweat, and tears of our labor unions built the middle class in this great country. Happy Labor Day!

07/02/2024

It’s Tier 2 Tuesday! If we want to Undo Tier 2, we need Tier 1 educators standing in solidarity. It has been amazing to see so many Tier 1 members advocating for their coworkers and for the future of our profession. Learn more at UndoTier2.org

04/17/2024

Please consider contacting your lawmakers to have them fix a major issue with our pension plan.

LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE!!! Tell your lawmakers to support equitable retirement for all educators and public workers.

Email your lawmaker: bit.ly/WeAreOneIL_UndoTier2
Call your lawmaker: 507-497-1665

It’s time to

02/12/2024

Union...yes!

01/16/2024

Stay safe out there!

Due to inclement weather, Glenbard High School District 87 will use an emergency e-learning day on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. An emergency e-learning day means there is no in-person learning; buildings are closed; and all learning takes place online.

Glenbard District 87 students should log into Schoology after 8 a.m. Tuesday to access all lessons and assignments for the day and complete the attendance check-in with their second period teacher.

The status of after-school events will be announced by 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Unlike the former “snow day,” an emergency e-learning day does not need to be made up at the end of the school year.

09/20/2023

Stop by a Glenbard school building any time from 5:30-8 p.m. on the following dates to take a tour, learn about District 87’s facility needs, and provide feedback:

September 20: Glenbard East
September 21: Glenbard North
September 27: Glenbard West
September 28: Glenbard South

For more info online, click or tap the link beneath here.

Learn about long-range facility plan at community forums As part of our facility planning process, we will host Facility Planning Community Forums to share information about our district-wide facility needs and development of a new 10-year facility plan to address those needs.

05/10/2023

Hang in there, folks!

End of the year vibes 😅