Stakeholders Issue Joint Letter on Funding Formula
The Idaho Education Association joined with the Idaho School Boards Association and the Idaho Association of School Administrators in a letter containing position statements and suggestions regarding Idaho’s public school funding formula. The joint letter was delivered to the Funding Formula Committee in advance of its meeting on October 25. The three primary education stakeholder…
IEA Member Marc Beitia Named Idaho Teacher of the Year
Marc Beitia, who founded the agriculture education program in American Falls, was recently named Idaho’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. Read more about this outstanding teacher and IEA member, who also just so happen’s to be the town’s mayor.
An Update on the Public School Funding Formula Committee
Get a status update on where things stand with Idaho’s Public School Funding Formula Committee. They are getting close to making recommendations that could impact Idaho schools for the next generation.
Join The Movement and Wear RED FOR ED
The Idaho Education Association encourages educators and others interested in public education to wear RED on Wednesdays. This is one tangible way to demonstrate support for teachers, students, and public schools. In November, we encourage everyone to wear RED FOR ED on election day, Tuesday, November 6. Supporting pro-education candidates can make a big difference…
IEA Member Nabs Prestigious STEM Award
Sue Darden is the latest Idaho recipient of the coveted Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.