Author: valerie.doherty@idla.k12.id.us
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Growing Together Through Change
This year pushed every part of IDLA to grow. From new learning platforms to expanding teams, change was everywhere. But instead of slowing down, staff embraced challenges with determination and optimism. EdTech Engineer Ashlee Kolar captured that spirit when she said, “Adopting BusyBee this year and diving headfirst into an LMS conversion reminded me how […]
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A Year of Heart, Hard Work, and Hope
As this year comes to a close, one idea rises above the rest for the IDLA team: the heart of this organization is its people. Across every role and every region, staff shared how deeply they value the compassion and commitment they see each day. Communication Specialist Dani Leffler said it best: “This year reminded […]
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Rayne Martinez, Student Body President and Future Educator
From the small town of Kooskia, Idaho, to leading the student government at Lewis-Clark State College, Rayne Martinez’s journey is one of ambition, leadership, and lifelong learning. A graduate of Clearwater Valley High School, Rayne took advantage of opportunities through Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) that set the foundation for her success in college and […]
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Why I Teach for IDLA
By Elisabeth Mann Teaching for IDLA allows me to build on the values that initially drew me to education: equal opportunity and access for all. At IDLA, students can take courses that may not be available to them due to their location in Idaho. As a Dual Credit teacher, my classes frequently include students from […]
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IDLA Selected by OpenAI for National “ChatGPT for Teachers” Cohort
The Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) is proud to announce its selection by OpenAI as one of the inaugural national participants helping shape the newly released ChatGPT for Teachers platform. IDLA is the only online learning program chosen for this first cohort, representing Idaho on a national stage as educators refine and enhance the tool […]
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Student Spotlight: Carlos Escobedo
From Bruneau, Idaho, to a Future in Technology Carlos Escobedo, a senior at Rimrock Jr./Sr. High School in Bruneau, Idaho, has built an impressive foundation for his future in technology and leadership. As the first in his family to attend college, Carlos has already completed his cybersecurity certification through the College of Southern Idaho, before […]
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Why I Teach for IDLA
By Lisa Morgan I’ve been teaching for IDLA for nearly two decades. It is safe to say that thousands of students have passed through my digital classroom. Although IDLA students are all based in Idaho, that doesn’t mean they are sitting in their Idaho homes when they are working on my classes! I’ve had competitive athletes who had […]
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Why I Teach for IDLA
By Theresa Carter In May of 2006, I was in my 16th year teaching full time at Prairie High School in Cottonwood. With a freshly-minted master’s degree, I interviewed with IDLA for a part-time teaching position. Two weeks later, I fielded a phone call from Jeff Simmons; from a traffic jam in Boise on his […]
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Why I Teach For IDLA
By Callie Makiya When I think about why I teach for IDLA, it all comes back to three things I deeply care about: The state of Idaho, our amazing students, and the Spanish language. From rural mountain towns to busy city schools, Idaho is full of the best students around. Through IDLA, I get to […]