Idaho’s teachers are gearing up to elect their next state union leader, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education, to the Idaho Legislature targeting public education, to ongoing debates about DEI and politics in Treasure Valley classrooms — there’s a lot going on. Candidate and special education teacher Alicia Purdy joins host Lindsay Van Allen to discuss her vision to create inclusive, welcoming spaces for every learner while also elevating educator’s voices.

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