Region One of the Idaho Education Association

03/12/2025

Congratulations Michele!

Email from Idaho Art Education Association Two Idaho Educators Celebration at National Event   Idaho art educators receive national recognition!   Each year, the Idaho Art Education Association recogn

03/04/2025

Wallace educators stand united! 💪Today, we wore red to show our opposition to Idaho House Bill 93. Public funds belong in **public schools**—not private institutions that lack taxpayer accountability and fail to serve all students. We stand with Idaho taxpayers in rejecting any attempt to divert funding from our classrooms.

03/04/2025

Great weekend for our Northern Organizing Center Sparks!

03/03/2025

✊OPPOSE VOUCHERS. SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION.

IEA President Layne McInelly called on Idaho Education Association members and other supporters of public education to wear “Red for Ed” on Tuesday, March 4, in a day of action protesting the signing of House Bill 93 — Idaho’s first public school voucher. Gov. Brad Little signed the legislation into law this week, ignoring an extraordinary outpouring of opposition to the bill from the public.

McInelly encouraged participants to share photos of themselves wearing their “Red for Ed” shirts on social media and to tag the posts with . IEA members can also tag Idaho Education Association.

Let’s put Idaho policymakers on notice and stand with public educators and schools.

More in the IEA Reporter: https://idahoea.org/news/wear-red-for-ed-tuesday-for-day-of-action-against-idahos-first-voucher-law/

01/30/2025

Find these and other classes at ctlidaho.org.

01/30/2025

Great opportunity and it's easy to enter!! Plus, the CTL does amazing work around the state.

Spread the word!

🎉 Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! 🎉

Follow the IEA Center for Teaching and Learning page and share it with your friends for a chance to WIN one of THREE brand-new iPads! 🏆📱

The drawing will happen at the end of March, and the lucky winners will be announced right here on our page.

Spread the word, cross your fingers, and good luck! 🤞 I hope YOU win! 🌟✨

01/21/2025

Members of IEA region 1 were honored to meet with some of our Idaho legislators today to discuss challenges and opportunities in education. Thank you to the Idaho Education Association for the opportunity and meaningful conversations.

01/18/2025

⚠️ Media Advisory: Joint Press Conference Calling On Idaho Leaders To Reject Vouchers

On Monday, Jan. 20, join representatives of the Idaho Association of School Administrators, Idaho School Boards Association and the Idaho Education Association for a press conference calling on Idaho lawmakers to reject vouchers in all forms. Former Idaho Rep. Julie Yamamoto will also speak.

The event will begin at 1:15 p.m., in the 2nd-floor Rotunda at the Idaho Statehouse.

Participants will hear about the pitfalls of Arizona’s universal voucher law, how vouchers hurt rural schools and communities, how vouchers are unaccountable to taxpayers and the importance of investing in public schools rather than voucher programs.

Follow the Idaho Education Association on Facebook for a livestream of the event.

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🗣️ Who:
Paul Stark, Idaho Education Association Executive Director

Former Idaho Rep. Julie Yamamoto (R-Caldwell)

Heather Williams, Pleasant Valley School District Superintendent (Jordan Valley) and Associate Executive Director of the Idaho Association of School Administrators

Teresa Rae, Trustee of the Boundary County School District and Idaho School Boards Association board member

Melyssa Ferro, Caldwell educator, former Idaho Teacher of the Year and Idaho Education Association board member

📓 What: Joint press conference calling on Idaho lawmakers to reject voucher in all forms.

⏰ When: 1:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20

📍 Where: Idaho State Capitol, 2nd Floor Rotunda, 700 W. Jefferson Street, Boise, ID

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Idaho School Boards Association

01/16/2025

District officials plan millions in cuts with or without the levy.

01/16/2025

🌟 Calling All Lakeland Champions! 🌟
Our schools need YOU! The upcoming Lakeland School District $7.5 Million Levy is crucial for supporting our students, teachers, and programs. We’re building a team of passionate volunteers to help spread the word, register voters, and ensure this levy gets the YES vote it deserves. 🙌

📣 Here’s How You Can Help:

✔️ Host a voter registration drive.
✔️ Canvass neighborhoods to share information.
✔️ Join our phone banking efforts.
✔️ Help at events and rallies.
✔️ Spread the word on social media!

💡 Every skill and every hour makes a difference. Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or community member, there’s a role for YOU. 💪

📝 Check Out the Plans and Resources:

Volunteer Recruitment Plan:
https://docs.google.com/.../1N5EOFcH0t.../edit...

Strategies and Resources to Support the Levy:
https://docs.google.com/.../1zrH7LzJmfqwNYU74DK7Y.../edit...

📞 Have questions or ready to sign up?

Drop a comment below or message us.

Together, we can ensure a bright future for our students and community. Let’s show up for Lakeland! 💙💛