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First-time Delegates Take Their Turn at DA
Idaho Education Association’s Delegate Assembly is a place of ideals where educators come together in solidarity to envision and work toward an education system that provides a free, equal and quality public education for every student in the state. It’s camaraderie and democratic spirit is a balm for the imperfect world in which IEA’s noble and idealistic members must teach.
SUE HOVEY MENTORING AWARD
SHANE ANDERSON OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARD
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER AWARD
MARSHA NAKAMURA AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
LARRY CALDWELL MEMBER ADVOCACY AWARD
FRIEND OF EDUCATION AWARD
CHAMPION OF EDUCATION AWARD
BETTY ROPER PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD
Educator Pay Raises Get Final Lawmaker Approval; Await Governor’s Signature
Pay raises for all Idaho educators — both classified educators and education support professionals — were overwhelmingly approved in votes on the House and Senate floors at the end of the week.
Teacher of Year Presents on Educator Retention to Lawmakers
Idaho’s 2023 Teacher of the Year and proud Idaho Education Association member, Karen Lauritzen, spent Tuesday at the Statehouse presenting to and answering questions from lawmakers on how the State of Idaho can keep experienced educators in the classroom.