WAEA West Ada Education Association

08/28/2026

Did you know?...

Educators CAN experience workplace consequences for what is posted on their personal social media account?

These are some great social media reminders for educators. The first comment is also a link to additional information on the rights of educators regarding the content of posts.

Social media gives educators a powerful platform, but not every post receives the same legal protections. Review these seven tips to help protect yourself online, then read the full breakdown of educators' First Amendment rights and responsibilities on social media. ⬇️ Link in comments.

05/04/2026

Next week is 🌟Teacher Appreciation Week🌟 and we want to celebrate our teachers! Treasure Valley school districts, this is for you! We will be choosing 3 random teachers from the comments & surprising them at school in our ice cream truck with free ice cream next week! If you want a chance to surprise your favorite teacher with free ice cream, nominate them down below! Include their name and what school they teach at in the Treasure Valley!💟🎉

Let's show our teachers some love next week! Nominate away!⬇️🎉

04/11/2026

To say we are disappointed in the Idaho legislature and Governor Brad Little upon the passage of HB 516 would be an understatement. It is more important than ever to unify and support one another in order to maintain our vision of having excellent public schools in Idaho. This bill does not take effect until July 1st, so use the opportunity we have to spread awareness until then. We will continue to teach our students and fight for the best learning conditions for each of them. Before you vote in May, check which candidates support public education--it matters
Solidarity forever.

HB 516 has been signed into law. Read IEA President Layne McInelly’s press release below.

Now what?

In Idaho, many of the decisions that shape our schools are made in the May primary—often by a small number of voters.

That means what happens next is up to us.

This is our moment.
May matters more than ever.

🔗 https://idahoea.org/advocating-for-change/may-matters

Read more about how House Bill 516aaS in a new story in IEA Reporter: https://idahoea.org/news/all-news-articles/gov-little-signs-house-bill-516-law

04/09/2026

If you care about Idaho’s public schools, don’t keep this to yourself.

⚖️ House Bill 516 impacts educators’ ability to speak up for themselves and their students.
📞 Contact the Governor. Ask for a veto.
👥 Then share this post or graphic with 3 people who should do the same.

Read more about this legislation: https://bit.ly/4sxIKmd

04/03/2026