The Idaho Education Association has many leaders. Staff and governance roles sometimes get the most notoriety, but we have people in every local association who lead and contribute in a variety of ways. Many of our essential leaders may not have a formal role within the local structure, but inspire us with the work they…
Like pretty much everything else that has transpired since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Idaho last winter, the 2021 Idaho legislative session figures to be full of uncertainty. The 2020 session ended abruptly with some legislation still being deliberated. Governor Little’s budget holdback in May and the subsequent report of a $600 million budget surplus will…
Each year the Idaho Education Association hands out awards to deserving members who exemplify the ideals of the Association in a variety of ways. The awards are typically presented at Delegate Assembly, so as we move to a virtual DA, we are working on a way for recipients to talk about their students, families, and…
Our 2021 Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly will be held virtually this year on Saturday, April 17th. This annual gathering is essential to our mission to elevate the voices of professional educators and advocate for the Schools Our Students Deserve, as our members provide direction for the policies we emphasize during the coming year. We…
Important Information About IEA Elections for Statewide Office Nominations for IEA Board Regional Representative seats for the following regions are expiring, with nominations being accepted through February 12, 2021—Aspiring Educator (student), Region 2, Region 4, Region 6, Region 7, Region 9. Nominations to fill the vacancy for the Region 3 seat will also be accepted…
Ten educators who have been honored as Idaho Teacher of the Year signed an open letter aimed at prioritizing the health of students and staff, as well as spotlighting some of the long-term issues they would like to see addressed. They ask all of us to join them in calling on state and local leaders…