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Welcome New MEA/IEA Region 9 President Luke Franklin

Welcome New MEA/IEA Region 9 President Luke Franklin

Posted on 02. Aug, 2011 by .

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It is an honor to have been elected as the new MEA/Region 9 President.  As your new president,  I think it is important that I give you some insight into my personal background.  I have been married for ten years to my beautiful wife, Joann.  We have two children, a boy (1 month) and a [...]

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IEA Region 9 Welcomes North Star Charter School!

IEA Region 9 Welcomes North Star Charter School!

Posted on 10. Mar, 2011 by .

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The Idaho Education Association recently made a historic step in recognizing the first locals organized at public charter schools, including one at North Star Charter School in Eagle. “Your issues are our issues. Our issues are yours. We welcome you with open arms,” IEA President Sherri Wood said after the board’s unanimous vote last November to [...]

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Introducing the Super Educators!

Introducing the Super Educators!

Posted on 18. Nov, 2010 by .

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Super Educators (pictured left to right) Nona Ritchie, Sonya Packard, and Sheila Saunders Every educator does amazing things in the classroom and school to further student learning.  We’re excited to announce that we are honoring teachers and ESP staff who are nominated by their colleagues at the B team meetings this year.  If you would like [...]

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Sparks Experience an Amazing Opportunity for New Teachers

Sparks Experience an Amazing Opportunity for New Teachers

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by .

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The Meridian Education Association, in collaboration with Regions 3 and 8 recently invited 25 teachers to participate in a new teacher retreat in McCall, Idaho. The 3 day New Teacher Retreat, called “Sparks” is an invitation-only event for IEA members in their first 5 years of teaching.

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MEA’s ESP Task Force Honored

MEA’s ESP Task Force Honored

Posted on 06. May, 2010 by .

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The Meridian Education Association’s ESP (Education Support Professionals) Task Force was recently honored at the 2010 Idaho Education Association’s Delegate Assembly Awards Banquet.

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