by jthiel@idahoea.org | Dec 19, 2022 | IEA Hotline, IEA News, Podcast
In this episode of Idaho Education Association’s HOTLINE podcast, we discuss Week 6 of the Idaho Legislature’s 2023 session. Our panel’s discussion centers on: The real fiscal impact of the session’s first voucher bill A bill requiring school districts to...
by Idaho Education Association | Jun 8, 2022 | IEA News
IEA Hotline—January 29, 2021“Be on Our Side”, Teacher of the Year Tells LegislatorsIEA Member Jorge Pulleiro Shares Experiences and Insight with Education CommitteesJorge Pulleiro, a teacher at Wood River Middle School in Blaine County, seized upon the opportunity to...
by Idaho Education Association | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
With the weather warming and primary elections beginning to loom, lawmakers are turning their eyes to the endgame for the 2022 legislative session. A key deadline for sending legislation between the House and Senate hits on Monday, as well. Below is a quick roundup of...
by Idaho Education Association | Mar 3, 2022 | IEA News
As the 2022 legislative session’s second month comes to a close, kindergarten and voucher bills are top of mind in education circles. Here’s a quick summary of some of the bills the IEA’s lobby team is keeping an eye on: Kindergarten Bills Aplenty There are several...
by Idaho Education Association | Feb 18, 2022 | IEA News
The 2022 Idaho legislative session is heating up as lawmakers introduce a slew of education-related bills. Here’s a rundown of the latest that is being debated: IEA: Rural Educator Incentive Bill a “Step in the Right Direction” Educators in rural areas or...