A longtime feature at the Idaho Education Association’s Boise headquarters received a ✨ glow-up✨ last week when members of the Idaho Parent-Teacher Association visited the Idaho Education Association to clean a bronze plaque. The PTA gifted the plaque to the IEA in 1960 in honor of the two associations’ longtime ties, shared values and commitment to the state’s public education system. In the late 1960s, when the IEA built its current headquarters, the plaque moved to a place of honor in front of the building.
“Being able to reconnect with IEA is meaningful,” said current PTA President Alexis Morgan. “Next year, we will celebrate 120 years of the Idaho PTA. The IEA has been around since 1892. We are two long-standing associations for the state that are really important and doing very purposeful work and meaningful work for teachers and students and bringing in that parent voice. Instead of working in parallel, when we work together we have more voices and representation.”
The cleaning crew is pictured in the last photo (from the left): Anja Morgan, Erik Rudy, Steven Rudy, Fischer Morgan, Alexis Morgan and Tamara Yaniv.
Thanks, Idaho PTA!
Your IEA Since 1892
Happy Labor Day, Idaho Education Association members.
You’ve earned it. ✊ 🇺🇸
Critchfield Speaks to IEA Members
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
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Idaho Falls Education Association
Idaho Department of Education
Welcome back, Moscow Education Association! 👏
IFEA Back-To-School
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
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Win a $400 Target Gift Card!
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.
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Self-Care Check In
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
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VEA Serves Hundreds of Families at Back-To-School Fair
✏️ 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
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. 😊⏱️
July Contest Closes Tomorrow!
There's still time to make the switch from payroll deduction to IEA AutoPay and be entered to win an iPad, AirPods or gift card! The contest closes tomorrow.
Follow this link (https://idahoea.org/autopay/) and click the "Switch to AutoPay Now" button to complete the steps online.
Watch Pocatello member Oliver Gunther make the switch in just a few minutes.
Summer Institute Photo Booth Fun! 🤩 📸💕
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Bussin' to Lewiston for Summer Institute 2024!
On the road to Lewiston for Summer Institute 2024. 🚌
Many attendees arrived at Lewis and Clark State College yesterday for a week full of learning sessions, networking and fun!
#SI2024Adventures
IEA AutoPay: how easy is it?
Watch Pocatello Education Association member Oliver Gunther make the switch from payroll deduction to AutoPay.👇 👇 👇
Switch to AutoPay from now through the end of July to be entered to win an iPad, AirPods or a $100 gift card! https://idahoea.org/autopay/
July Giveaway!
🚨 This matters more than ever before.
Switching from payroll deduction to IEA AutoPay protects your membership from anti-public education lawmakers ready to ban payroll deduction for union dues and gut the IEA from the inside out.
Protect your voice — take a few minutes to make the switch now.
☀️ JULY CONTEST ☀️
Members who enroll in AutoPay during the month of July are automatically entered into a drawing to win 1 of 3 prizes: an Apple iPad, AirPods or a $100 Visa gift card.
Contest details and rules: https://idahoea.org/iea-autopay-july-giveaway-win-great-prizes-and-protect-your-union/
More about IEA AutoPay: https://idahoea.org/autopay/
If you’re a school librarian or educational support professional hoping to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and opportunities you face in Idaho public schools, contact chairperson Heidi Robbins to join the newly formed statewide library committee as a founding member.
📚 Benefits:
- Virtual or email meetings
- Learn more about IEA membership and resources
- Professional support and networking
- Advocacy opportunities
- Union membership is not required to join
- Advance bargaining priorities
+ more!
🖐️ Read more about the new IEA library committee: https://bit.ly/4bqsnzh.
Switch to IEA AutoPay now.
May's primary election set up a fight for the heart of our union.
2️⃣ minutes is all you need to protect your voice and membership from anti-public education forces.
Switch to IEA AutoPay now: https://bit.ly/3V8lZYm
Need help? Email [email protected].
Rep. Julie Yamamoto fought and sacrificed for Idaho public schools.
🌟 Over her two terms, she strongly advocated for raising educator and classified pay, improving mental health resources, keeping vouchers out of Idaho and much more.
✊ Send your thanks to an education champion: https://bit.ly/4byJMXm
Julie Yamamoto District 11 #IdahoEducation #DefendPublicEducation
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Tired of spending your own money to properly decorate your classroom? 💸
Have schoolroom supplies you no longer need but don’t want to waste? ✏️
Mark your calendars for the inaugural WeROC Swap Shop!
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Day 2! Here we go! #IEADA2024
