Why it matters: Most members use only a fraction of the benefits and resources their membership already includes. If you’re one of those members, Idahoea.org can help you fix that!
Help a Student, Fast
The IEA Children's Fund lets members request grants for students whose families can't cover the basics: shoes, winter coats, groceries, glasses, dental work, medicine. Most grants are approved and paid within 10 working days! The Children’s Fund is one of the most cherished programs in the union and has granted more than $1.5 million since its inception. Request a grant or donate now.
Get Paid
If you travel for IEA events, you may be eligible for expense reimbursement. Boring? Yes — until you get reimbursed. Find it here. (You must be logged into the Members Only section of the website to access the form.)
How Do I Log in to the Members-Only Section?
Head the the Idahoea.org homepage. In the bottom-left corner, you’ll see two options: Sign Up and Log In.
• You’ll need to sign up for a member profile before you log in. If you don’t, you’ll receive an error message.
• To create a member profile, you’ll need your member number and ZIP code. Don’t know your member number? Email [email protected] and IEA staff can help.
• Once you have your profile, log in — you’ll discover a wealth of information exclusively available to members!
Free Benefits
Did you know that you have access to no-cost term life insurance, $1,000 in travel savings dollars, two free magazine subscriptions per year, or a student debt navigator that can help you save $2,000 per year? Those are just some of the amazing perks available through IEA Member Benefits. Take advantage of yours today!
Teach and Learn With an Equity Lens
One of the site’s newest pages, Racial and Social Equity Resources was developed by the Idaho Education Association Human and Civil Rights Committee.
“Since joining the HCR committee, we’ve been exploring ways to make resources easily accessible to our members,” said HCR Committee Chair Julia Smulkowski. “One of our charges is to develop resources that support learning, education, and activism to help eliminate institutional racism in Idaho. With the website’s recent update and the addition of member-only content, we saw an opportunity to bring that goal to life. We’re pleased with how it turned out and hope these resources support members in their personal journeys of exploring bias and provide ideas and tools they can use in the classroom.” Find it here.
See Who IEA is Endorsing
IEA’s voter guide includes everything you need to know before heading to the ballot box, including a list of member-vetted and endorsed candidates, links to find your voting place, and important election deadlines. Plan your vote now.
Get Free Praxis Help
It can be one of the most dreaded milestones of an educator’s career, but your union has your back. Get free Praxis support through the Center for Teaching and Learning, including content-specific study guides, online prep classes built by instructors who know the test, and practice tests so you can be ready before you pay for the real thing. Get support today.
Nominate an Excellent Colleague
Chances are, you know a colleague who goes above and beyond their job description. Show them your support and admiration by nominating them for an IEA Award. You’ll find 12 categories for everyone from future educators, mentors, retired members and more — as well as a couple for friends outside of the union. Nominations for the 2027 awards open later this year, so start brainstorming now! Browse the awards now.
Dive Into Your Union's History
Did you know that IEA is responsible for many of the education standards we now take for granted, including teacher certification and free public high schools? You can learn about the incredible history of the union for free by reading “Voices of Courage, Champions of Excellence: The Story of the Idaho Education Association Since 1892,” which was commissioned for the union’s 120th anniversary. Learn your union’s history.
Change the Union Itself
Have an idea you’d like to bring before members? Propose a New Business Item (NBI). Every approved NBI is debated and voted on by delegates at the union’s annual Delegate Assembly, where the business of the union is settled for the year ahead. (You’ll need to log into the members-only section of the website.) Start the process now.
Keep Your Membership Working for You
Need to change your payment method, update your address, or learn how you can save money on your annual dues? The Managing Your Membership page has the info! You'll also find contact information in case you get stuck. Check it out now.
