Jamie Esler – Idaho’s 2014 Teacher of the Year
The Coeur d’Alene school district has laid claim to the Teacher of the Year in Idaho for the third consecutive year, with IEA member Jamie Esler earning recognition for 2014.
Idaho Core Standards
As a key partner in the Idahoans for Education Excellence, the IEA recently put together panel discussions on the Idaho Core Standards for media outlets in Boise and Idaho Falls.
IEA Members Build Lesson Plans for Master Teacher Project
A pair of highly regarded Idaho teachers (and IEA members) are taking part in the prestigious Master Teacher Project, which was launched jointly by the National Education Association and BetterLesson. Julia Withers of Vallivue Middle School in Caldwell and Glenda Funk of Highland High School in Pocatello were selected for the MTP following an extensive…
Member Spotlight – Dawn King
Teaching Runs in the Family for Dawn King Now getting great satisfaction from her role as the Reading Specialist at Grace Jordan Elementary in Boise, Dawn King recently reflected on the genesis of her career as a professional educator, and found that the seeds were planted at an early age. Born in Pocatello, King has…
Nampa Hosts Retreat for Building Reps
The Nampa Education Association provided training for building representatives during a retreat at the Ste. Chapelle winery this fall. The group enjoyed excellent weather in a gorgeous setting as they bonded and brainstormed ways to engage members and potential members in their schools. “This representative retreat was a wonderful opportunity for the reps to interact,…
Legislative Session Kicks Off Crucial Year for Education
As you and your students get back into the swing of lesson planning and homework, we are preparing for the commencement of the 2014 legislative session.