IEA Reporter Podcast

Mike Journee
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A regular podcast about and for Idaho Education Association members and their advocacy for their union colleagues and work to improve public education in Idaho. Sign up here to get weekly updates. https://idahoea.org/news/sign-up/

  1. SEP 11

    Lindsey Smith, Idaho's New NEA Director

    In this episode, we talk with Lindsey Smith about her role as Idaho's newly-elected representative on the National Education Association Board of Directors. She's a 16-year veteran educator who teaches gifted education and leadership at Sacagawea Middle School in Lewiston. Lindsey took her seat as NEA Director on September 1. We talk about her new role and the importance of being active in the union's work.

    31 min

  2. JUN 16

    Sarah Inama, Idaho's 'Everyone is Welcome' Educator

    In this episode, our guest is Sarah Inama, the former West Ada School District educator who made national and international headlines earlier this year refusing to bow to her school district administration’s directive to take down her classroom poster affirming the importance of inclusion and diversity.  Sarah’s story and her now-famous ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster became a rallying point for those eager to support students, educators and public education.  The IEA Reporter Podcast caught up with Sarah from home during summer break to talk to her about her experiences and what comes next for her.

    39 min

  3. MAR 7

    Legislation Week 9 and IEA's Delegate Assembly.

    This week: a legislative update and discussion about IEA's annual Delegate Assembly with IEA President Layne McInelly. Delegate Assembly, the highest governing body of the largest union in Idaho, will be held April 4-5 in Boise.

    30 min

  4. FEB 28

    Student Mental Health & Legislature Week 8

    In this episode, the student mental health crisis gripping Idaho public schools and the challenges it poses for educators and policy makers. Our guest is Darcie DeLeon, an IEA board member and school counselor in Twin Falls, Idaho.

    46 min

  5. FEB 21

    Legislature Week 7 & IEA's Library Committee

    In this episode, we discuss Week 7 of the Idaho Legislature, including final legislative approval of Idaho's first voucher bill, House Bill 93. We also talk to IEA member and Rigby High School librarian, Heidi Robbins, about the impact of 2024 library legislation and IEA's new Library Committee. Host: Mike Journee

    41 min

  6. FEB 1

    Legislature Week 4 and Vouchers

    This week we take a brief look at Week 4 of the 2025 Idaho Legislature and take a deep dive on the current state of the voucher debate. Guests are Quinn Perry, associate executive director at the Idaho School Boards Association and Chris Parri, political director at the Idaho Education Association, as well as Matt Compton, IEA's associate executive director. Host: Mike Journee

    41 min

  7. JAN 24

    Legislative Updates and Idaho Career Ladder Changes

    In this episode, we discuss the expiration of the Idaho Educator Career Ladder, the funding framework the Idaho Legislature has used for 10 years to provide predictable funding and raises to educators in Idaho. We’ll talk with IEA Region Director Jason McKinley, who works in IEA’s Region 2 in the Lewiston-Moscow area, and IEA Associate Director Matt Compton about what challenges these changes to may mean for educator contract negotiations and teacher pay.

    47 min

  8. JAN 17

    Leglislative Update & 2024's BandAid Bill

    This week, we take a brief look at the second week of the 2025 legislative session in Idaho, including a new bill trying to ban flags and banners like the Pride flag in classrooms. We also take a look at the impact of 2024's "BandAid Bill," which prohibits educators from providing any medical attention to students in their classroom. Boise Education Association President Lara Luthy and IEA Political Director Chris Parri join us for that conversation. Host: Mike Journee

    32 min
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A regular podcast about and for Idaho Education Association members and their advocacy for their union colleagues and work to improve public education in Idaho. Sign up here to get weekly updates. https://idahoea.org/news/sign-up/

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  • Creator
    Mike Journee
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 IEA Reporter Podcast
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