The new K-12 task force convened by Gov. Little, Our Kids, Idaho’s Future, will be making important education policy recommendations in the coming weeks. It is imperative that professional educators provide input to the task force on issues such as veteran teacher compensation, equity in resources and opportunity for students around the state, and early…
The beginning of the school year is an exciting time for students and teachers alike. As new students arrive in my classroom for their first day of kindergarten, I am always reminded of how new and strange this environment is for many of them. As the year starts, new kindergarten students look around to find…
Read about the IEA’s latest NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow, Lisa Sterling.
An email address has been set up for public feedback directly to the K-12 task force. Professional educators are encouraged to let the task force know what they should be focused on to improve public education in Idaho.
One of the highlights of Delegate Assembly each year is the presentation of the Idaho Education Association’s annual awards, and 2019 was no exception. This year’s honorees have been recognized for their dedication and service to students, public education, and the IEA. These very deserving winners have gone above and beyond the call of duty…
Performance Psychology Sandpoint’s Conor Baranski Helps Students Tap Into Their Full Potential Sandpoint High School teacher and varsity girls soccer coach Conor Baranski has seen his share of success from his students. He has also wondered how he could help achieve the elusive combination of relaxation and focus to reach their full potential. So…