You’re invited to join us at the Idaho PTA "Day on the Hill" on January 20, 2026, at the Capitol Building in Boise! This is your chance to connect with legislators, discuss key education issues, and let your voice be heard for Idaho kids.

January 20, 2026 Day on the Hill Agenda

10:00 am Room WW17

Gathering of Idaho Parent Teacher Association, Welcome and Introductions, Jamie Braithwaite and Anna Kinney

10:10 am Speaker #1: Senator Julie VanOrden, prior Education Committee Chair and past Idaho PTA president

10:30 am Speaker #2: Jamie Braithwaite, Idaho PTA President, More Social Less Media and Idaho PTA’s Strategic Plan

10:50 am Speaker #3: Senator Cook, AI Workgroup leader, AI in Education

11:10 am Break

11:20 am Speaker #4: Quinn Perry, Deputy Director for the Idaho School Boards Association, Legislative Preview followed by Q&A

11:45 am Picture on Capitol Steps

11:50am Walking to Rotunda

12:00 pm 4th Floor Rotunda Lunch with the Legislators catered by Payette High School Culinary Arts Program  

Let your voice be heard! Every Child. One Voice. Mingle Q&A with Senators, House Representatives, and Idaho PTA Advocacy Committee Members

1:00 pm Capitol Building Tour (Early Dismissal option)

2:30 pm WW17 Speaker #5: Shelly Smede, Idaho PTA Director of Innovation and Connection, The Dignity Index

2:45 pm Closing Discussion and Commissions, Jamie Braithwaite and Anna Kinney

3:00 pm WW55 Idaho PTA attends the Senate Education Committee 

3:30 pm Adjourn