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Idaho Education Association
About Us
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
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Idaho Education Association members endorsed a slate of pro-public education candidates throughout the state for the Idaho Legislature. As part of the endorsement process, IEA asked candidates to respond to a questionnaire about the issues that are most crucial to Idaho’s public school educators.
Read our Q&A with Julia Parker, an IEA-endorsed senate candidate running for election in District 6: https://bit.ly/3YoftwS (clickable link in our bio)
✅ VOTE for Julia Parker on Nov. 5!
👉 Early, in-person voting has started. Check this list and find your polling place: https://bit.ly/3YtOrpd
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🎥 Watch West Bonner teacher Kasey Nelson and a City Council Member Candy Turner discuss the crucial need for passing their school district`s supplemental levy.
As Kasey powerfully states, "The Idaho State Constitution says that we will fund schools 100%, and we haven`t for a long time."
Let`s stand up for our students and educators by voting YES on November 5th.
Support West Bonner`s supplementary levy and all school district levies across Idaho. Our children`s future depends on it.
View IEA endorsements and vote early: https://bit.ly/3YeLl8w (clickable link in our bio)
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West Bonner School District 83
Wendell School District Superintendent Tim Perrigot came from a line of educators but never thought he’d be one himself — until one general elective class in college changed his mind. He spent the day working with high school football players and was offered an assistant coaching job on the spot. “I just fell in love with it,” he says. “I called my parents back, told them that I needed more money because I wanted to go back to school a little bit longer. And I decided to become a teacher.”
He spent his career in small towns like Paul and Rupert, eventually becoming the longtime Minico High School football coach. In 2018, he was named the superintendent in Wendell — but he never gave up his IEA membership. And even though he’ll retire in a few months, he’s not done advocating for Idaho educators. “I think probably the most important thing I can do is continue to be vocal about supporting folks that are involved in education,” he says. “We’ve got to make sure they’re treated as royalty, because they’re raising the next generation of leaders.”
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Idaho Education Association members endorsed a slate of pro-public education candidates throughout the state for the Idaho Legislature. As part of the endorsement process, IEA asked candidates to respond to a questionnaire about the issues that are most crucial to Idaho’s public school educators.
Read our Q&A with Sen. Janie Ward-Engleking, a Democratic senator running for reelection in Boise’s District 18: https://bit.ly/40bVQea (clickable link in our bio)
✅ VOTE for Sen. Janie Ward-Engleking on Nov. 5!
👉 Some counties have already started early, in-person voting (most start on Monday, Oct. 21). Check this list and find your polling place: https://bit.ly/3YtOrpd
👉 Did you know you can register to vote at your polling place and then fill out your ballot on the same day? Here`s what you need to register in person: https://bit.ly/4dVc5Q7
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🚨 Election Action Alert 🚨
Caldwell Education Association members are gearing up for the Nov. 5 election and getting out the vote in support of their district’s crucial supplemental levy.
Following the failure of the May 2024 levy, sports became pay-to-play, an elementary school was closed, critical staff were let go, and much more.
CEA members are leading the fight to save their schools and lessen the impact on their students and families.
📢 MEMBERS, EDUCATORS AND VOLUNTEERS are urgently needed for a day of action this Saturday, October 19. Training and support will be provided on site for door knocking, phone banking, etc.
Read more about the supplemental levy: https://www.caldwellschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2726275&type=d&pREC_ID=1827641
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the IEA honors the rich cultures, histories, and enduring contributions of Idaho’s Native communities. Many of our educator members are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of Indigenous peoples, ensuring their heritage is recognized and celebrated in their classrooms and beyond.
Find a curated teaching resource list from the @ieawomenandminorities caucus Instagram page (click the link in their bio).
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Dozens of IEA members kicked off a weekend of action tonight at @hunga_dunga_brewing to elect pro-public education, district 6 candidates on Nov. 5.
Knocking doors, making phone calls, writing postcards — members and volunteers are invited to the 1912 Center in Moscow tomorrow at 11:30am to support our endorsed district 6 candidates.
View all IEA endorsements for the general election on Nov. 5: idahoea.org/take-action/endorsements/
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“EDUCATION SHOULD NOT BE PARTISAN.”
— said Rep. Lori McCann to dozens of IEA members and educators on Friday night.
Because it’s a constitutional requirement and our moral obligation — Idaho children deserve public education that gives them the best chance to succeed.
Lori McCann understands this and it’s why IEA members support her bid for reelection on Nov. 5.
Vote for Lori McCann, Idaho House Seat 6A! Check your voter registration, find your polling place and more: IdahoVotes.Gov.
#IDVotes #IDLeg #IdahoEA #IDPol
“We are not funding our public schools properly and we haven’t been for many years.”
Our members, Idaho educators and all students deserve better — this was Kathy Dawes’ message to a crowd of IEA members in Moscow this evening.
Local IEA members are on the ground and gathering support for Dawes, who is running for Idaho House seat 6b, to fight for the accessible, quality education their students deserve.
Vote for Kathy Dawes on Nov. 5!
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