Idaho Education Association

Welcome, 2026 delegates! As the highest democratic body of our union, Delegate Assembly is shaped by your voices, your ideas, and your leadership. Share your moments with us — tag us or use #IdahoEA.

After the 2026 legislative session, many educators are feeling frustrated and uncertain. But Delegate Assembly is when we come together. In two days, Idaho educators will gather as the highest IEA democratic body to help shape the path forward. More: bit.ly/4sUDhWN

HB 516 has been signed into law. Read IEA President Layne McInelly’s press release below. Now what? 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. idahoea.org/advocating-for…

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 + their students. 📞 Contact the Governor. Ask for a veto. 👥 Then share this post/graphic with 3 people. More: bit.ly/4sxIKmd

Call Governor Little + tell him to VETO House Bill 516aaS: 📞 (208) 334-2100 In the Senate debate, you’ll hear the truth: ✔️ Teachers have the right to organize + speak …and the alternative: ❌ Stay in the classroom. Stay out of public life. Watch: youtu.be/F_l7m-EZME8

Idaho Senate circumvents committee to consider bill targeting teachers unions idahostatesman.com/news/local/edu…

The coward’s maneuver: How lawmakers are attacking teachers | Opinion idahostatesman.com/opinion/articl…

🛑 Anti-IEA Bill Advances to Governor's Desk 📲 Call Now To Ask For A Veto! (208) 334-2100 House Bill 516aaS, an anti-union bill that specifically targets educators is headed to Gov. Little. Read our breakdown of today's debate and vote in IEA Reporter: bit.ly/3O2Aaxh

Lawmakers just fast-tracked an anti-union bill using a rare procedural move—bypassing public process. HB 516 could be voted on any moment. It would restrict union activity, negotiations, and advocacy. 👉 Tell legislators to vote NO: bit.ly/47zxBJS #IDPol #IDLeg

Legislature Week 10 📖 The big news, what's headed to the governor, and more in our week 10 update in IEA Reporter: bit.ly/4rV83OC #IdahoEA #IDPol #IDLeg

🦋 The IEA Children’s Fund has the power to change the lives of disadvantaged students. Here’s how our members are helping Idaho kids in need: bit.ly/3NKhZMR #IdahoEA #Idahome #IdahoEducators

A Republican governor just vetoed an anti-union bill that is remarkably similar to Idaho’s HB745 — calling it an out-of-state solution to a nonexistent problem. Read more in IEA Reporter: bit.ly/40ydzLU Expect better for Idaho? 👉 May Matters: bit.ly/4roiD0j

Behind the scenes at the Idaho Statehouse, a rare procedural move unfolded today. A group of senators attempted to bypass the Senate Commerce Committee and force a vote on the anti-IEA House Bill 745. Read more in IEA Reporter: bit.ly/4154wSI #IDPol #IDLeg #IdahoEA

IEA Members are Moving and Grooving on May Matters! 💃 🪩 🕺 From Pocatello to Moscow to Boise — we're stepping up to elect a pro-public education majority to the Idaho Legislature. Read about these events + more in IEA Reporter: bit.ly/47m5my0 #IdahoEA #IDPol #IDLeg

🍏 PRIMARY ELECTION DEADLINE Your party choice can affect which primary races you are eligible to vote in. If you are currently affiliated with a party and wish to change, you must submit a form by March 13: bit.ly/4rPpGjv Why May Matters: bit.ly/3OTDmeO

It's time to pull the fire alarm for union rights in Idaho. 🧯🔥 House Bill 745 could be considered by the House as soon as next week. 🆘 Stand for your community's educators and all public-sector workers: bit.ly/4rA3eL8 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=5vUfLU… #IDLeg

🚨 ACTION ALERT: House Bill 745 Targets IEA HB745 would limit how the IEA can communicate and support educators at work. It replaces local practices with state rules. 👉 Use this tool to tell the committee to OPPOSE HB745: bit.ly/4rA3eL8 #IdahoEA #IDPol #IDLeg

Our week 6 legislative session update and bills we're tracking — new from IEA Reporter: bit.ly/4rN3yGN #IDLeg #IDPol #IdahoEA

Idaho’s most vulnerable students are being left behind — and the Legislature is about to decide whether to take a real step forward. Tell your reps to support the High-Needs Student Fund (SB1288) and begin to close the +100M special education funding gap: bit.ly/4cbRCtb

In 32 of 35 legislative districts across Idaho, it’s the May primary election that determines who sits in the Legislature. This is why #MayMatters for public education — and why we are encouraging Idahoans to exercise their right vote on May 19th. More: bit.ly/3OwCGf8