School psychologist Samantha Hoggatt has many passions in life. She and her husband, Samuel (yes, they are both named Sam) like to camp, hike, snowshoe, and participate in a wide range of outdoor activities. She is currently training for the Coeur d’Alene Marathon and hopes to tackle the Ironman Triathlon when it comes back to…
COVID-19 is a destructive force. But as much as it is wreaking havoc on communities, small businesses, and families, it is also bringing to light challenges we have neglected for far too long. It has also highlighted everyday examples of hope and courage. Here are our top five lessons learned from the public health crisis…
Veteran educator Stephanie Myers was recently elected vice president of the Idaho Education Association in statewide balloting. Myers has served as the president of the Boise Education Association since 2013 and will continue in dual capacities through the end of the IEA Vice President’s term in July of 2020. Myers has been an active member…
Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, there will be no in-person voting at traditional locations for Idaho’s May 19th primary election. Governor Little has signed a proclamation changing the rules for this election. Within the next two weeks, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office will be sending absentee ballot requests to all registered voters who…
Share your stories on social media and be sure to use the hashtag #teacherslead so we can share it with our communities. The unprecedented COVID-19 public health crisis has put educators around the state in challenging and unfamiliar positions. From helping ensure that nutrition-vulnerable students are getting food to making quick adjustments to online and…
2020 IEA Delegate Assembly Our 2020 Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly will be held at the Boise Centre in downtown Boise, April 17-18. This annual gathering is an essential component in our mission to promote and protect public education, as our members provide direction for the policies we emphasize during the coming year. As a…