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Top-down politics are tumultuous, bottom-up brings Idaho back to the people!
By Natalie MacLachlan | Originally published in Idaho Education News It is difficult to break old habits. Our old civic habits were to engage most in the biggest elections. At the door, folks say that they used to only vote for presidents and maybe gubernatorial...
What do our values look like?
By Natalie MacLachlan | Originally published in Idaho Education News As we near the end of the year, it’s common for people to reflect. I am hopeful that many will choose to reflect on the values they hold in their heart and what those values look like in action. As...
Idaho Education Association Member Spotlight: Natalie MacLachlan
Originally published by the Idaho Education Association Passionate educator, involved member, and legislative candidate. All of these accurately describe IEA and West Ada Education Association member Natalie MacLachlan. But there is so much more beyond these roles...
How can the worst school year ever bring us together?
By Natalie MacLachlan | Originally published in IdahoEdNews Now that school is out and we’ve all heard about Idaho’s worst legislative session ever, let’s reflect on our worst school year– and a half– ever. We’ve seen the public move between heralding teachers as the...
Education Matters
By Natalie MacLachlan | Originally published in IdahoEdNews and the Idaho Statesman The people of Idaho continually stand by public schools and want their children educated within the public school system. So why aren’t the majority of our legislators able to see and...