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Scenes from Summer Institute

This year's professional development event drew educators from all over Idaho.
By: IEA Staff
Published: July 26, 2024
A woman wearing a gray blazer holds a mic and speaks to a group
A woman wearing a gray blazer holds a mic and speaks to a group

Rep. Sonia Galaviz, a member of the Boise Education Association, gave the keynote address.

Women gather around a table and talk
Women gather around a table and talk

Idaho Education Association members from around the state gathered at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston for Summer Institute 2024.

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A woman gestures while speaking

Classes at Summer Institute are designed and taught by members.

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A group of women at a table listen to another woman speaking

Class topics ranged from classroom behavior management to self-care.

People sit at tables and write
People sit at tables and write

IEA Summer Institute classes are free for members.

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Two women sit at a table and talk to each other

Attendees could earn up to four credits from Idaho State University.

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A box with an image of King Tut is surrounded by other Egyptian articles

During the “Bringing History to Life” class, members learned how to create engaging historical teaching methods.

A woman teaches in front of a classroom
A woman teaches in front of a classroom

Members used classes to create safe spaces to discuss the issues that affect them and their students.

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People write at tables

Registration for the next Summer Institute will open in spring 2025.

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