Idaho Education Association
We are Idaho's
Public School Educators The Idaho Education Association is the professional organization for people who have chosen a career in education.
We are a member-driven organization that provides professional support for educators, advocates for public schools and public education, and seeks to help create the best possible learning environment for students and teachers. We recognize that children are our greatest resource, and that good public schools and highly-trained teachers are the most important factor in their future success. We als
Happy Labor Day, Idaho Education Association members.
You’ve earned it. ✊ 🇺🇸
At a mid-August back-to-school event, Debbie Critchfield looked out over a room full of teachers new to the Idaho Falls School District and lobbed a hard truth: 30 percent of the state’s teachers leave the profession within their first five years of employment.
“If I were a business owner, and every three to five years I was replacing 30 percent of my workforce, what would that do to my productivity?” the Idaho state superintendent of public instruction asked the crowd. “What would that do if I’m trying to make money in my business? Well, you know … education is no different.”
Critchfield stressed that anti-public education forces in Idaho may be vocal, but they don’t represent what’s really happening at the community level.
“What I would say is this: Don’t get too wrapped up in them, because I’m here to tell you that as I go around the state, they care about education in their community, and they’re here to support you,” she said.
Critchfield encouraged educators to try carrying their purpose throughout the ups and downs of the school year.
“You get to be the person that, years from now, when someone is thinking about the success they have, or how well they’re doing, or whatever it is — they got through that one hard day — and your face is going to pop into their mind,” she said. “That’s an incredible gift. It’s an incredible profession.”
Read more about the event + watch Critchfield's speech on IEA Reporter: https://bit.ly/476pP8K
Idaho Falls Education Association
Idaho Department of Education
08/30/2024
I am so excited to have received the endorsement of the Idaho Education Association! As a teacher of 20 years, this endorsement is personal for me. I know what public schools need to make learning exciting for students-and right now our schools just don't have the funding to do what's best for them. I'm tired of our state being last in the nation in per-capita student funding. Idaho kids deserve better, and I will fight for them in the Legislature.
08/30/2024
08/28/2024
Get ready to pound the pavement for the Idaho Education Association! 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️
The IEA is fielding a 5k team for the St. Luke’s Fit One race, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 21 in Downtown Boise.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T7X5qh
08/26/2024
IEA AUTOPAY LAST CHANCE GIVEAWAY!
Starting today through 8/31, IEA members who switch from payroll deduction to IEA AutoPay are automatically entered to win a $200 gift card.
Learn more and make the switch:
IEA Autopay Protect Your: Membership|Union|Voice switch to autopay now Register before Aug. 31 and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Target gift card! Why AutoPay? Protect your IEA membership so it can protect you. Anti-public education politicians want to weaken our union and silence our voice by remo...
Welcome back, Moscow Education Association! 👏
Every summer, just when many educators take a breather before starting their professional development, Idaho Falls Education Association members start working their community contacts. Their goals: Solicit dozens upon dozens of donations for IFEA’s annual Idaho Education Association Children’s Fund raffle and for back-to-school goodie bags for educators who are new to the district. And Idaho Falls businesses step up.
The money from the IEA Children’s Fund auction benefits Idaho schoolchildren who are facing hardships. From providing warm clothing during the winter to purchasing new glasses for a child with reading difficulty, the fund makes hundreds of donations to help the state’s students. To receive a Children’s Fund donation, a child must be nominated by an IEA member.
The goodie bags help educators bridge the long gap between their start dates and their first paychecks. Teachers received their goodie bags — which are offered to IFEA members and non-members alike — at the association’s annual new educator luncheon featuring a special guest, Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield.
The Children’s Fund auction closed this week. To learn more about the fund, visit ieachildrensfund.org/faqs/
Idaho Department of Education
D91 Proud - Idaho Falls School District 91
08/22/2024
Stressing about student loans? Join us for a free student loan forgiveness class in September! Access benefits like these as soon as you join! https://idahoea.org/join/
08/21/2024
There are many reasons to join the Idaho Education Association...
Whether you’re a teacher, bus driver, school counselor or another education support professional, we encourage you to join us.
The Idaho Education Association is the state’s largest professional employee organization. There is an IEA member in virtually every school building across the state working together for the good of our students and our profession.
IEA members are actively involved in their communities, inside and out of school. The IEA Children’s Fund has provided more than $1.5 million in assistance to Idaho public school children and their families who face extraordinary needs for clothing, medical care, groceries, and other life necessities.
We are Idaho elementary and secondary teachers, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, and students.
Ready to join? Link to our membership application: https://bit.ly/3ojx5JS
Learn more about the IEA: idahoea.org
Not sure how to get started? Email [email protected].
Idaho Falls Education Association knows how to do back-to-school! 💚💙💚💙
08/20/2024
Members: switch from payroll deduction to IEA AutoPay now and be entered into a contest to win a $400 Target gift card!
🟦 It takes less than five minutes! You'll need your membership number, the zip code on file and your bank account number and routing number.
🟩 Contest ends on 8/24 and the final switch deadline is 8/31.
🟦 Need help? Email [email protected] and HQ staff can help you find your membership number and answer any other questions.
🟩 Learn more about IEA AutoPay and make the switch: idahoea.org/autopay/.
08/16/2024
08/15/2024
The Caldwell Education Association recently hosted an amazing new teacher breakfast and swap shop in honor of back-to-school season.
CEA members prepared a fresh breakfast burrito bar for 20+ district staff and more than 60 new teachers. As the new teachers filed into the cafeteria for breakfast, members set up a swap shop in the hallway and invited them to take anything they could use in their new classrooms.
Welcome new Caldwell educators!
Not yet a member? Join the Idaho Education Association: https://idahoea.org/join/
08/15/2024
🚌 Happy back-to-school! New to teaching? Start your year strong with the Idaho Education Association (IEA).
💌 Know a new teacher? Share or send this post with them to help start their journey on the right foot!
👉 Why Join The IEA? 👈
1/ 🎉 Welcome to the incredible journey of teaching! As you step into your new role, remember, you're not alone. The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is here to support you every step of the way.
2/ 💰 Salary & Benefits: You deserve professional pay for professional work. IEA fights to ensure you're paid what you're worth. Plus, we're here to protect your health insurance, retirement, and other vital benefits from legislative cuts.
3/ 🗣️ Respect: Decisions about your school are being made at every level of government. Join IEA to have your voice heard! We're Idaho's strongest advocate for educators, pushing for fair wages, better funding, and increased respect for public educators.
4/ 🤝 Networking: Teaching can be tough, but with IEA, you’re never alone. Connect with thousands of educators across Idaho who share their experience, advice, and support. Whether you need classroom tips or help with broader issues, we’ve got your back.
5/ 📚 Professional Development: Grow your skills with high-quality training from IEA. From classroom management to leadership, we offer the best professional development opportunities to help you excel.
6/ 🌟 Leadership Training: Want to make a bigger impact? IEA offers leadership training to help you become an effective leader in your school and community.
7/ 🛡️ Legal Protection: Protect yourself with the best legal team in Idaho! IEA members have access to top-notch legal experts and liability insurance. We’ve got you covered.
8/ 🎟️ Member Discounts: Enjoy discounts on vacations, movie tickets, life insurance, cars, and more. Being an IEA member comes with perks beyond the classroom!
9/ 💪 Join Us! Ready to make a difference in your career and community? Join IEA today! Visit our membership portal or reach out if you need help. Together, we can make this school year amazing.
10/ 🔗 LINKS
💙 Hear from our members + your fellow educators: https://bit.ly/4dMvZx3
💚 Read more about the IEA + membership: https://bit.ly/4dMweYZ
💙 Ready to join? Fill out our membership application: https://bit.ly/46Kje3y
💚 Need help? Email [email protected]
08/14/2024
Members: Switch to IEA AutoPay before the 8/31 deadline!
⬇️ Reasons you should switch from payroll deduction to IEA AutoPay to pay your membership dues:
➡️ To protect your voice and membership from the probable union-busting antics during the next legislative session.
➡️ You need only 4 things make the switch — your banking information (routing number and account number), membership number and your zip code on file.
➡️ HQ staff is here and ready to help! Email [email protected] with your questions.
➡️ It typically takes 5 minutes or less.
Read FAQs and make the switch: idahoea.org/autopay/
08/14/2024
✨🧑🏫🚌🌟
08/13/2024
🍎 Back-To-School in Southern Idaho 🍎
We love seeing photos from local back-to-school events in eastern Idaho, welcoming new teachers with a shared meal, connective conversations and information about the importance of the Idaho Education Association for public educators.
🔗 Prospective members can learn more about the IEA and explore membership here: https://idahoea.org/
Jerome Education Association
Region 6 Idaho Education Association
As many as 77 percent of teachers report their jobs are frequently stressful, while 68 percent say they’re often overwhelmed.
🌼 How can you prioritize your well-being and care this year? Share in the comments! 🌸
Read our self-care tips in a new IEA Reporter story: https://bit.ly/4dGinn2
✏️ Our Members Make A Difference 🎒
Last week, the Vallivue Education Association put on a back-to-school fair that provided hundreds of families (1,401 people) from across the Treasure Valley with school supplies, medical services, clothing and more.
Lead organizers Amber Ford, Stephanie Hopkins and Crystal Villanueva emphasized how important it is for kids to know that their teachers care and want them to have a successful start to the new school year.
Support public educators doing good work inside and outside of their classrooms and learn more at idahoea.org.
Read the full story and view more event photos in the IEA Reporter: https://bit.ly/3AmlMsH
08/08/2024
One Moscow principal and long-time IEA member says yes.
Read our interview with Marianne Sletteland, principal of J. Russell Elementary, in the IEA Reporter: https://bit.ly/4deeEgl
Moscow Education Association
08/07/2024
Legislative session action.
Educators doing good work across Idaho.
Public education news-to-know.
👉 These topics and more at idahoea.org/news
Sign up to receive the latest IEA Reporter stories and content: idahoea.org/news/sign-up/
And the winners are…🏆
On Saturday at the IEA Board of Directors meeting, we randomly selected our three July AutoPay winners!
Winners, please check your emails on file with the association for more details on how to obtain your prizes.
Thank you to the hundreds of members who made the switch from payroll deduction to AutoPay last month — that small action is important to protect our union and your voices.
Have you made the switch to AutoPay? Visit idahoea.org/autopay to get started on the online process that takes a few minutes to complete. 😊⏱️
08/02/2024
🏕️ Summer Institute 2024 Recap 🏕️
"True You" was a half-day session facilitated by IEA region directors Tracylea Balmer and Denise Cobden. Participants learned how thoughtful decision-making can help with work/life balance, self-compassion, and building engagement in their buildings and their local unions.
💚 💙 💚 💙
Offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning and free for IEA members, Summer Institute is the premier professional development opportunity for educators in Idaho. Attendees learn from fellow educators, share their experiences, and earn up to four continuing education credits from Idaho State University.
Join us next year for Summer Institute 2025 at Lewis-Clark State College on July 29 - August 2, 2025!
08/01/2024
⛰️ Summer Institute 2024 Recap ⛰️
Pocatello Education Association member and history teacher Sara Olds led an exciting and immersive half-day session this year on "Bringing History to Life."
Idaho educators and session participants were invited to create historians in their classrooms by creating hands-on experiences with primary and secondary sources and utilizing artifacts and simulations to train and inspire students to think historically.
✳️ ✳️ ✳️ ✳️
A record number of educators gathered for four days of professional development and camaraderie last week at the Idaho Education Association’s 2024 Summer Institute in Lewiston.
Offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning and free for IEA members, Summer Institute is the premier professional development opportunity for educators in Idaho. Attendees learn from fellow educators, share their experiences, and earn up to four continuing education credits from Idaho State University.
This year, around 200 IEA members gathered on the Lewis-Clark State College campus for classes on everything from classroom management to educator self-care to leveraging AI in the classroom.
07/31/2024
Willow, service-dog-in-training and the best pup-student in the whole wide world, became the unofficial mascot of Summer Institute 2024! 🐶
Thank you to member and owner Alyssa Rangel for allowing us to capture her studious, adorable presence. 💟
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Videos (show all)
Contact the business
Website
Address
620 N 6th Street
Boise, ID
83702
Visit Idaho
700 W State St
Boise, 83702
Welcome to the Official Idaho Tourism page! Share your adventure #VisitIdaho @VisitIdaho
Real Soccer Club
PO BOX 44544
Boise, 83711
The Real Soccer Club was est. in January of 2002. For more information, feel free to visit our websi
Harmon Travel Service
3050 N. Lakeharbor Lane, Suite 100
Boise, 83703
Harmon Travel is a family-owned, full-service travel advisory group that has been serving clients for over 60 years in the Treasure Valley.
'Hybrid'-Fusion Bellydance Competition
PO Box 50035
Boise, 83705
Dedicated to the evolution of Fusion Bellydance, for all dancers who choose to create outside-the-box. Rather than categorizing by the years of experience one has, this competitio...
Poetic Destinations
Boise
Certified Travel Advisors Specialized in travel to Hawaii, Cancun, Caribbean, Cruises & All-inclusive Resorts
The Vintage Honeycomb
W. Lemhi Street
Boise, 83709
The Vintage Honeycomb is a midcentury modern home minutes away from Downtown, Boise State, shopping, restaurants, airport, and freeway. Come visit Boise, ID &live like a local. Thi...
Boise City Tours
800 W. Main, Ste. #1460
Boise, 83702
See The City of Boise and have a grand adventure with Boise City Tours. Tour all of the major sights and hidden gems that Boise has to offer, all in a climate controlled Honda Pilo...
Epic Escapes Travel by Samatha Solberg
Boise
"Memories are made when our wanderlust are unleashed..." Meik Wiking LET'S UNLEASH YOUR WANDERLUST!
Western Pleasure Tours
1553 N. Milwaukee
Boise, 83704
EXPLORE THE WEST A DIFFERENT WAY! Western Pleasure Tours blends unique out of the way experiences, meals and destinations with all the places you want to see and your guests dream ...