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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

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. As we approach the crucial Nov. 5 election, we’re sharing their responses.

Read our Q&A with Sen. Rick Just, a Democrat running for reelection in Boise’s District 15: https://idahoea.org/news/endorsed-candidate-qa-rick-just/

And don’t forget to VOTE on Nov. 5!

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Vote in support of public education! View our endorsements: https://bit.ly/3YeLl8w (clickable link is in our bio)

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Together, we make a difference! 🗳️💪

Educators in Lewiston and Moscow came out strong to organize, rally and remind us all that voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our schools and communities. Watch this quick recap of an inspiring day — because when teachers show up, they move mountains.

One week until election day — let’s keep the momentum going by getting out and voting!

Do you want to know more about pro-public education candidates and initiatives on your ballot? Check out the IEA endorsements webpage: https://bit.ly/3YeLl8w (clickable link is in our bio).

Early voting is open until 11/1! Find your polling place, if you need to register and what to bring, your sample ballot and more: IdahoVotes.Gov.


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Share this with your friends and followers and encourage them to vote early and in favor of public education, Idaho educators, and our students.

View our endorsements: https://bit.ly/3YeLl8w (clickable link in our bio)

❓ Did you know you can register to vote and cast your ballot all at once? Visit voteidaho.gov for more information.

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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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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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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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