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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
IEA got a huge shoutout from the stage at #NEARA! The delegation wore their “Everyone Is Welcome Here” shirts — and the support from around the country was the perfect reminder: In our schools, everyone really is welcome. That’s the power of public education.
IEA got a huge shoutout from the stage at #NEARA! The delegation wore their “Everyone Is Welcome Here” shirts — and the support from around the country was the perfect reminder: In our schools, everyone really is welcome. That’s the power of public education.
All aboard! The Idaho delegation lucked out with PERFECT weather for a cruise on the Willamette yesterday evening complete with tacos, tall tales from our captain, and a bit of fun before NEA RA officially kicks off bright and (very) early today.
Photo 1: Tabitha Miller of the Boise Education Association takes the helm!
Photo 2: Lindsey Smith of Lewiston Education Association, Lisa Callaway of the West Ada Education Association and Cassie Horner of Boise Education Association
Photo 3: Tacos!
Photo 4: "Captain" Paul Stark, IEA`s executive director.
Photo 5: Dinner on the river.
Photos 6: Emily Hammond of the West Ada Education Association does her best Kate Winslet impression.
Photo 7: Sarah Royter of the Boise Education Association.
Photo 8: Sonia Bronaugh (left) and Emily Pearson of @ui_aspiringed
Photo 9: IEA Member Benefits Director and SWEA-R member Dick Chilcote.
#NEA #NEARA #IdahoEA #UnionStrong
All aboard! The Idaho delegation lucked out with PERFECT weather for a cruise on the Willamette yesterday evening complete with tacos, tall tales from our captain, and a bit of fun before NEA RA officially kicks off bright and (very) early today.
Photo 1: Tabitha Miller of the Boise Education Association takes the helm!
Photo 2: Lindsey Smith of Lewiston Education Association, Lisa Callaway of the West Ada Education Association and Cassie Horner of Boise Education Association
Photo 3: Tacos!
Photo 4: "Captain" Paul Stark, IEA`s executive director.
Photo 5: Dinner on the river.
Photos 6: Emily Hammond of the West Ada Education Association does her best Kate Winslet impression.
Photo 7: Sarah Royter of the Boise Education Association.
Photo 8: Sonia Bronaugh (left) and Emily Pearson of @ui_aspiringed
Photo 9: IEA Member Benefits Director and SWEA-R member Dick Chilcote.
#NEA #NEARA #IdahoEA #UnionStrong
Checking in for representative assembly in Portland — delegates (re)connecting with fellow educators from all over the USA!
Photo 1: Lisa Callaway and Shelly Johnson from the @westadaea (Idaho).
Photo 2 (from left): Andy Markus, 2025 NEA ESP of the Year and member of the @UtahEducationAssociation; LiseAnn Mills, Mountain Home Education Association (Idaho); and Alex Rivera-Ortiz from @massteacher (Massachusetts).
Photo 3 (from left): Katrina Eck from @westadaea and Sarah Royter and Emily Hammond from @boise_education_association
#NEARA @NEAToday #IdahoEA #UnionStrong
Checking in for representative assembly in Portland — delegates (re)connecting with fellow educators from all over the USA!
Photo 1: Lisa Callaway and Shelly Johnson from the @westadaea (Idaho).
Photo 2 (from left): Andy Markus, 2025 NEA ESP of the Year and member of the @UtahEducationAssociation; LiseAnn Mills, Mountain Home Education Association (Idaho); and Alex Rivera-Ortiz from @massteacher (Massachusetts).
Photo 3 (from left): Katrina Eck from @westadaea and Sarah Royter and Emily Hammond from @boise_education_association
#NEARA @NEAToday #IdahoEA #UnionStrong
“Everyone Is Welcome Here” is illegal in Idaho classrooms - at least according to Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Idaho lawmakers who passed House Bill 41 this year.
What a RIDICULOUS concept!
To be clear:
⭕ A universal message of inclusion and belonging is now considered political propaganda.
⭕ Federal and state laws already prohibit discrimination in schools. If welcoming every student is partisan, what isn’t?
“To say that ‘Everyone is Welcome’ in a public school system is not political; it’s the law.” — Sarah Inama in a recent news article on the subject (https://bit.ly/4liZGKb)
⭐ “Everyone is welcome” isn’t political—it’s the foundation of public education.
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Listen to our recent podcast with IEA member and educator Sarah Inama on the "Everyone is Welcome Here" poster controversy: https://bit.ly/4l2F88Q (clickable link is in our bio)
#IdahoEA #EveryoneIsWelcomeHere #IDLeg #IDPol
“Everyone Is Welcome Here” is illegal in Idaho classrooms - at least according to Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Idaho lawmakers who passed House Bill 41 this year.
What a RIDICULOUS concept!
To be clear:
⭕ A universal message of inclusion and belonging is now considered political propaganda.
⭕ Federal and state laws already prohibit discrimination in schools. If welcoming every student is partisan, what isn’t?
“To say that ‘Everyone is Welcome’ in a public school system is not political; it’s the law.” — Sarah Inama in a recent news article on the subject (https://bit.ly/4liZGKb)
⭐ “Everyone is welcome” isn’t political—it’s the foundation of public education.
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Listen to our recent podcast with IEA member and educator Sarah Inama on the "Everyone is Welcome Here" poster controversy: https://bit.ly/4l2F88Q (clickable link is in our bio)
#IdahoEA #EveryoneIsWelcomeHere #IDLeg #IDPol
🕯️ In unity and strength, we stand together 🕯️
Today, our hearts are heavy mourning the tragic ambush on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene on June 29, 2025. Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood (42) of Kootenai County Fire & Rescue and John Morrison (52) of the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department were bravely responding to a wildfire when they were brutally attacked, and a third colleague, Engineer David Tysdal (47), remains critically injured.
Their sacrifice reminds us of the bravery and dedication of all public servants—and underscores why our communities rely on them every single day.
To the families, loved ones, and departments who lost more than just colleagues, you are not alone. Public servants across Idaho—including our educator members—are standing shoulder to shoulder with you.
A recent International Association of Firefighters press release links to official memorial and support funds (click the link in our bio). Please consider making a donation.
#FirefighterHeroes #IdahoStrong #UnionStrong
🕯️ In unity and strength, we stand together 🕯️
Today, our hearts are heavy mourning the tragic ambush on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene on June 29, 2025. Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood (42) of Kootenai County Fire & Rescue and John Morrison (52) of the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department were bravely responding to a wildfire when they were brutally attacked, and a third colleague, Engineer David Tysdal (47), remains critically injured.
Their sacrifice reminds us of the bravery and dedication of all public servants—and underscores why our communities rely on them every single day.
To the families, loved ones, and departments who lost more than just colleagues, you are not alone. Public servants across Idaho—including our educator members—are standing shoulder to shoulder with you.
A recent International Association of Firefighters press release links to official memorial and support funds (click the link in our bio). Please consider making a donation.
#FirefighterHeroes #IdahoStrong #UnionStrong
Election and legislative session action.
Educators doing good work across Idaho.
Public education news-to-know.
👉 These topics and more: idahoea.org/news
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#IDPol #IDLeg #IDEDU #IDNews
Election and legislative session action.
Educators doing good work across Idaho.
Public education news-to-know.
👉 These topics and more: idahoea.org/news
Sign up to receive the latest IEA Reporter stories + content: idahoea.org/news/sign-up/ (clickable link in our bio)
#IDPol #IDLeg #IDEDU #IDNews
Sarah Inama, Idaho`s `Everyone is Welcome Here` educator, joins the IEA Reporter Podcast to reflect on this past year and the much-needed community she found in her new union family.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4l2F88Q
#EveryoneIsWelcomeHere #IdahoEA
Sarah Inama, Idaho`s `Everyone is Welcome Here` educator, joins the IEA Reporter Podcast to reflect on this past year and the much-needed community she found in her new union family.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4l2F88Q
#EveryoneIsWelcomeHere #IdahoEA