The big news: This January, Idaho Education Association members will have the chance to help Idaho legislators understand the issues impacting their profession and students.
Mark your calendars: Lobby Day is actually two days:
• 3:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17: Join other members and IEA staff for advocacy training, legislative briefings and tips for meeting lawmakers, followed by a networking dinner with members, legislators and education leaders. Location: Boise Centre East, Fourth Floor Ballroom, 195 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise.
• 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18: Meet with your own legislators, take a firsthand look at the legislative process, and network with your colleagues from throughout the state. Location: Idaho Statehouse, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Lunch will be provided at IEA Headquarters, 620 N. 6th St., Boise.
Why it matters: Legislators decide school funding, educator pay and classroom resources. It’s much harder to ignore the viewpoints of educators during a face-to-face conversation.
Who can attend: IEA members who contribute to the Political Action Committee for Education (PACE). If you haven’t made a donation to PACE yet, no worries — you can join when you register. First-timers are welcome.
The cost: There are zero registration fees for eligible participants. Lodging, meals and travel reimbursement details will be available when you register.
Deadline!: Register by Dec. 28, 2026 at bit.ly/45aXlvk. Find the full details on IEA’s Lobby Day page.
