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We believe public education is a true public good that transforms lives and creates a more just and inclusive society making it an indispensable cornerstone of our American democratic republic. Together, we defend the teaching profession and believe public education is strengthened when educators are respected for their contributions to our state and its families.
The best argument for public education in Idaho is the good, simple truth of what happens in our members’ classrooms each and every day.
Layne McInelly,
IEA President and Public School Educator
🚨 Gutierrez: Classroom Flag Bill is Dangerous for Idaho Youth 🚨
"House Bill 10 is dangerous for Idaho’s youth. It is a clear attempt to further marginalize students who are already vulnerable in our state. The LGBTQ+ flag is the specific target of this bill.
According to data collected by The Trevor Project in 2023, 52% of LGBTQ+ youth in Idaho seriously considered suicide, and 19% attempted suicide. This is why I display a rainbow flag in my classroom: to show these students that they matter and that their lives have worth.
This is not a political statement. It is not meant to influence students’ beliefs. It is simply a means of suicide prevention."
Read more from Bonneville Education Association member and educator Danny Gutierrez in a new op-ed on IEA Reporter: https://bit.ly/3E9wpRi
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⚠️ House Bill 10, a bill banning the display of flags in public schools with few exceptions, will be heard by the House Education Committee tomorrow, Jan. 16 at 9am.
👉 Submit written testimony or sign up for phone, virtual or in-person testimony at this link: https://bit.ly/3WkeIVu (clickable link is in our bio)
#IDPol #IDLeg #IdahoEA #BonnevilleID #Idaho
🚨 Gutierrez: Classroom Flag Bill is Dangerous for Idaho Youth 🚨
"House Bill 10 is dangerous for Idaho’s youth. It is a clear attempt to further marginalize students who are already vulnerable in our state. The LGBTQ+ flag is the specific target of this bill.
According to data collected by The Trevor Project in 2023, 52% of LGBTQ+ youth in Idaho seriously considered suicide, and 19% attempted suicide. This is why I display a rainbow flag in my classroom: to show these students that they matter and that their lives have worth.
This is not a political statement. It is not meant to influence students’ beliefs. It is simply a means of suicide prevention."
Read more from Bonneville Education Association member and educator Danny Gutierrez in a new op-ed on IEA Reporter: https://bit.ly/3E9wpRi
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⚠️ House Bill 10, a bill banning the display of flags in public schools with few exceptions, will be heard by the House Education Committee tomorrow, Jan. 16 at 9am.
👉 Submit written testimony or sign up for phone, virtual or in-person testimony at this link: https://bit.ly/3WkeIVu (clickable link is in our bio)
#IDPol #IDLeg #IdahoEA #BonnevilleID #Idaho
IEA Children`s Fund Night at Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - CDA 🥘 💙
The IEA Children’s Fund will receive 20% of the pre-tax sales receipts for all food and drinks sold at Bardenay Restaurant (Coeur d`Alene, ID location) on Monday, January 20 from 5-9pm.
💚 Dine in or carry out to support Idaho children in need!
📍 Bardenay - CDA
1710 W Riverstone Drive, Coeur d’Alene 83814
bardenay.com
IEA Children`s Fund Night at Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - CDA 🥘 💙
The IEA Children’s Fund will receive 20% of the pre-tax sales receipts for all food and drinks sold at Bardenay Restaurant (Coeur d`Alene, ID location) on Monday, January 20 from 5-9pm.
💚 Dine in or carry out to support Idaho children in need!
📍 Bardenay - CDA
1710 W Riverstone Drive, Coeur d’Alene 83814
bardenay.com
⭐ 1 week until our Lobby Day kick-off!
IEA Lobby Day — traditionally held every year during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday — is perhaps Idaho’s most important day of advocacy for public education. It’s a unique opportunity for Idaho policymakers to hear directly from energized educators about the support needed to create the free and equitable public schools that Idaho students deserve.
Read more in IEA Reporter at the link in our bio.
#IdahoEA #IDLeg #IdahoEducators #IDPublicSchools #IDEducators #IDPol
⭐ 1 week until our Lobby Day kick-off!
IEA Lobby Day — traditionally held every year during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday — is perhaps Idaho’s most important day of advocacy for public education. It’s a unique opportunity for Idaho policymakers to hear directly from energized educators about the support needed to create the free and equitable public schools that Idaho students deserve.
Read more in IEA Reporter at the link in our bio.
#IdahoEA #IDLeg #IdahoEducators #IDPublicSchools #IDEducators #IDPol
Tackling errands or chores this weekend?
🎙️ Listen to the IEA Reporter Podcast, featuring two new episodes to mark the start of the 2025 Idaho legislative session.
Search "IEA Reporter Podcast" in Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit: https://idahoea.org/news/podcast/ (clickable link is in our bio)
#IdahoEA #IEAReporterPodcast #IDPol #IDLeg #IdahoSchoolVouchers #IdahoEducators
Tackling errands or chores this weekend?
🎙️ Listen to the IEA Reporter Podcast, featuring two new episodes to mark the start of the 2025 Idaho legislative session.
Search "IEA Reporter Podcast" in Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit: https://idahoea.org/news/podcast/ (clickable link is in our bio)
#IdahoEA #IEAReporterPodcast #IDPol #IDLeg #IdahoSchoolVouchers #IdahoEducators
“It’s been 12 years since a study showed that vouchers induced high school graduation improvements or college attendance.
It’s been 23 years since a study showed vouchers improved student achievement as measured by test scores.” -Josh Cowen
Read the new story in IEA Reporter at the link in our bio.
#IdahoEA #IDPol #IDLeg #IDSchoolVouchers #IdahoSchoolVouchers
“It’s been 12 years since a study showed that vouchers induced high school graduation improvements or college attendance.
It’s been 23 years since a study showed vouchers improved student achievement as measured by test scores.” -Josh Cowen
Read the new story in IEA Reporter at the link in our bio.
#IdahoEA #IDPol #IDLeg #IDSchoolVouchers #IdahoSchoolVouchers
🗞️ PRESS RELEASE 🗞️
Idaho Education Association President Layne McInelly released the following statement on behalf of IEA’s thousands of educator members in reaction to Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State Address earlier today.
[Scroll images for the full statement.]
Contact your legislator and help us protect Idaho students at the link in our bio.
Learn more about the Idaho Education Association: idahoea.org
#IdahoEA #IdahoStateOfTheState #IDStateOfTheState #IDPOL #IDLEG
🗞️ PRESS RELEASE 🗞️
Idaho Education Association President Layne McInelly released the following statement on behalf of IEA’s thousands of educator members in reaction to Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State Address earlier today.
[Scroll images for the full statement.]
Contact your legislator and help us protect Idaho students at the link in our bio.
Learn more about the Idaho Education Association: idahoea.org
#IdahoEA #IdahoStateOfTheState #IDStateOfTheState #IDPOL #IDLEG
It`s not all that surprising.
Only 🚨4%🚨 of Idahoans think vouchers should be a legislative priority in 2025, according to a recent poll commissioned by IEA members.
Read more about our polling in a new IEA Reporter story: https://bit.ly/4gDRi5h (clickable link in our bio)
#IDLeg #IDPol #IdahoEA
It`s not all that surprising.
Only 🚨4%🚨 of Idahoans think vouchers should be a legislative priority in 2025, according to a recent poll commissioned by IEA members.
Read more about our polling in a new IEA Reporter story: https://bit.ly/4gDRi5h (clickable link in our bio)
#IDLeg #IDPol #IdahoEA