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‘At the End of the Day, They’ll Fight For You’: How CIEA Administrator Member Beat All Odds 

Vinnie Martinez has faced tragedy and personal attacks that would send most people packing. But he has also received support from those who recognized his natural leadership, including teachers, his wife and his union. 

Coeur d’Alene Education Association Member Talks Winning ‘The Oscars of Teaching’

In late November, Marcus Ross walked into a school assembly at Lakes Middle School in Coeur d’Alene to celebrate student success. But this was no ordinary assembly. Instead, he entered an awards ceremony where Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie...

Meet Three Coeur d’Alene GEMs!

The Idaho Education Association's Growing Engaged Members (GEMs) Program is an innovative approach to building leadership and strengthening engagement among educators across Idaho. Known as GEMs, this program empowers local education associations by training teams of...

Are You Ready to Vote? Discover Everything You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls

Early voting is already underway throughout the state – and whether you’re heading to the polls early or waiting for the big day on Nov. 5, your participation will have an impact.   “As we saw during the May primaries, voter turnout can make all the difference in...

Administrator Member Tim Perrigot: ‘I Think You Can Do Great Things Together’

Wendell School District Superintendent Tim Perrigot 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...

IEA Reporter Podcast

This week, we take a brief look at the second week of the 2025 legislative session in Idaho and 2024’s “BandAid Bill,” which prohibits educators from providing any medical attention to students in their classroom. 

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