Springfield Education Association's Aaron Graves discusses the teachers' contract | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published August 13, 2025 at 8:20 AM CDT

An empty classroom. Springfield students will return to the classroom on Aug. 18.

While Springfield teachers have a contract SEA President Aaron Graves is hoping for continued discussions on several issues in the district. Springfield Schools start back on Aug. 18.

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Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.

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