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Learning to Lead in Real Time

by: IEA Staff January 16, 2026
How did two Jerome educators go from zero union involvement to co-presidents in a matter of months? This is the story of Julie Kirk and Rachel Delvalle and their first year as leaders.
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'My Students Are My Purpose’: JCEA Member Wins Statewide Award

by: IEA Staff December 19, 2025
Heidi Robbins has quickly become a leader among Idaho librarians.
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From Crisis to Community: Preston EA Finds Its Way

by: IEA Staff October 26, 2025
Here's how the local went from chaos to momentum.

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Idaho schools reduce staff amid rising costs, enrollment declines

Idaho Education News, May 28, 2026
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Round 2: Idaho’s general election is set. Here are November’s contenders.

Idaho Education News, May 28, 2026
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Let’s get to the heart of what matters for student success

Idaho Education News, May 26, 2026
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NEW EPISODE (Feb. 11): Dr. Melyssa Ferro on being a union member. Ferro is science teacher at Syringa Middle School in Caldwell, is a highly decorated educator who is among five honored this weekend as a finalist for the Horace Mann Award by the NEA Foundation.

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IEA President Layne McInelly

Session is Over, But We Can't Rest Yet

by: Layne McInelly April 3, 2026
In a letter to IEA members, President Layne McInelly asks IEA members to tell Gov. Little to Veto HB 516 and get to work on May Matters
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Investing in Reading Works

by: Layne McInelly July 28, 2025
What else could Idaho educators do with support?
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Classroom Flag Bill is Dangerous for Idaho Youth

by: IEA Staff January 15, 2025
Bonneville Education Association member Danny Gutierrez writes about how the proposed law could have drastic consequences for students.

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