Tag: IDLA
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Honoring Freedom, Idaho Style: A Look at Juneteenth
You’ve probably heard of Juneteenth, but maybe you’re not totally sure what it’s all about. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free. That was more than two years after President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The delay wasn’t […]
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Miles, Smiles, and the IDLA Coin
Oh, the IDLA coin, so shiny and bold,Set out for the summer, its story untold.From sun-splashed beaches to mountain highs,It yearns for adventures beneath open skies. It might hike trails through pine-scented air,Or snap pics with bison at parks way out there.It could ride in a kayak or sail on the sea,Or rest by a […]
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My Summer Was Educational and All I Got Was This Cookie Recipe
By Valerie Doherty, IDLA Communication & Brand Manager I know what you’re thinking: “Ugh, not another post about summer slide.” I get it. We literally just posted a list of summer camps at the beginning of the month (Educational & Enrichment Summer Camps in Idaho). And hey, summer is supposed to be your well-earned break! […]
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To the Class of 2025 – You Did It!
Dear Seniors,Congratulations! You’ve reached the finish line, and what a journey it has been. Whether you took just one class with IDLA or completed many, you showed grit, determination, and a drive to succeed. Online learning isn’t always easy—it takes discipline, time management, and the courage to learn in new ways. And you did it. […]
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Behind the Screens: Meet Lisa Kabel, Content Development Specialist and English Lead at IDLA
My main job at IDLA is to create the content and build our online classes. As the English lead, I oversee and manage all of the English curriculum, making sure that links and content are up to date and aligned with legislative action. I started as a part time teacher with IDLA in 2008. In […]
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Student Spotlight: Mason Gibbons
From Eagle, Idaho to the U.S. Naval Academy By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist Mason Gibbons, a senior from Eagle, Idaho, is preparing to graduate high school and begin an exciting new chapter attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. With a strong academic background, dedication to service, and a heart for leadership, Mason is […]
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20+ Cool AI Tools You Should Totally Try
By Valerie Doherty, IDLA Communication & Brand Manager Let’s be real, AI is kind of everywhere right now. In fact, I recently attended a conference that had a heavy emphasis on using AI to enhance your production and help make everything more efficient. As you can see from the graphic above, it doesn’t always get […]
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Tech Moves Fast, But Teachers Move the Future
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to attend the ASU + GSV Summit, one of the largest education technology conferences in the country. This conference is unique, because it is a convergence of technologists, looking to create technology tools that will support student learning, and the […]
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Breaking Barriers: How AI is Making Learning More Accessible
By Ashlee Kolar, IDLA Education Technology Engineer Accessibility isn’t a checkbox; it’s a mindset and something to work towards constantly. Making something accessible isn’t just about meeting a requirement; it’s about meeting learners where they are. Thanks to rapid innovations in AI, digital learning is becoming more inclusive, personalized, and effective. When we treat AI […]