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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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WARNING! Zombies Ahead!

by: IEA Staff October 17, 2025
Two Moscow Education Association members have taken an unusual approach to teaching mapping.

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Districts and charters continue to break records by squirreling away millions

Idaho Education News, Jan. 14, 2026
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Taxpayer funds went to Disney+, water parks. Little calls to stop it

Idaho Statesman, Jan. 12, 2026
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Lawmakers complain to attorney general about Twin Falls trustee’s comments to staff

Idaho Ed News, Jan. 13, 2026
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Asking Idaho teachers to vote isn’t a scandal. It’s civic empowerment | Opinion

Idaho Statesman, Jan. 16, 2026
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Critchfield seeks second term to lead Idaho schools

Idaho Ed News, Jan. 7, 2026
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U.S. Department of Education restores grant for Idaho community schools, including Emmett

Emmett Messenger-Index, Jan. 7, 2026
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A regular discussion about trends and issues important to Idaho Education Association members and those who value public education.

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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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Keep Vouchers Out of Idaho

by: IEA Staff January 8, 2025
IEA Executive Director Paul Stark says other states prove vouchers are too risky for Idaho.

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