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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
🚨 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
#IdahoEA #IdahoVotes #idpol #CaldwellID #CaldwellIdaho
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).
#indigenouspeoplesday #IdahoEA
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/
@votejuliaparker @kathydawesforidaho #MoscowID #LewistonID #IDVotes #IDPol #IdahoEA
“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!
🗳️IdahoVotes.Gov
#IDVotes #IDLeg #IDPol #IdahoEA #IdahoVotes
Tonight, Julia Parker, candidate for district 6 Idaho state senate and endorsed by the IEA, delivered a powerful message that resonated with a packed room of educators and IEA members: “Teachers deserve respect.” We’re proud to support a candidate who stands with educators, recognizing their impact and fighting for the respect they deserve.
🗳️ Early voting details, how to register, finding your polling place and more at IdahoVotes.Gov (clickable link in our bio) — VOTE FOR JULIA PARKER ON NOV. 5!
#SupportTeachers #RespectEducators #EducationMatters #IDEDU #IdahoEA #IDLeg #IDVotes
Press Release 📰
IEA MEMBERS ENDORSE PROPOSITION ONE, BONDS AND LEVIES STATEWIDE AND 22 PRO-PUBLIC EDUCATION CANDIDATES
🔗 Click the link in our bio to view our full endorsement list.
Endorsed candidates, initiatives and measures earned IEA’s endorsement in the coming general election on Nov. 5 by representing the pro-education perspective and values of IEA members.
Candidates for office earned their endorsements through interviews with IEA members and answering questionnaires about their positions on education policy.
#IdahoVotes #IDLeg #IDPOL #IdahoEA #IdahoEducators #IdahoTeachers
A selection of upcoming Center for Teaching and Learning classes! 🍁
Find more professional development courses and register at the link in our bio.
#IdahoEA #IdahoEACTL #IdahoTeachers #IdahoEducators #IDEDU
As many as 77 percent of teachers report their jobs are frequently stressful, while 68 percent say they’re often overwhelmed.
🌼 How can you prioritize your well-being and care this year? Share in the comments! 🌸
Read our self-care tips in a new IEA Reporter story: https://bit.ly/4dGinn2b (click the link in our bio)
#Back2School #BackToSchool #IdahoEducators #IdahoEducation #IdahoTeachers
The freedom to read is under attack — let’s do something about it!
Today for #LetFreedomReadDay, get ready to vote for the freedom to read or take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available!
Check out this list to take action: https://bit.ly/3XIFNBE (clickable link in our bio)
#BannedBooksWeek