Idaho State University’s Brand Reaches Over 8,250 Teachers Across the U.S.

This initiative marks the largest nationwide reach of its kind in ISU’s history.

As a heartfelt thank you for their dedication to the teaching profession, The Albion Center invited its students to sign up to receive a complimentary package of ISU-branded goodies in Fall 2024. With over 80,000 educators nationwide choosing the Albion Center as of February 2025, the Center saw an opportunity to express gratitude to its users, while also sharing ISU’s spirit and brand. 

Each appreciation package included a custom ISU t-shirt, a pair of socks, a pennant, and three stickers. Items were selected with the modern educator in mind to be both wearable and displayable in classrooms.

“Our team was thoughtful with our approach of items we wanted to include in this year’s promotional packages. We carefully chose items that would allow teachers to wear and showcase their pride and connection to ISU," said Gabriel Rodriguez, Managing Director for The Albion Center for Professional Development. “Their work is invaluable, and they deserve to feel recognized, celebrated, and appreciated.”

Educators from across the U.S. received packages, with significant participation from Idaho, Maryland, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Virginia, Alaska, and Hawaii. As one educator from Eastvale, California noted: “I tell anyone and everyone who will listen about Idaho State University and the Albion Center for their professional development needs. You all are the best!”

Most notably, as of February 2025, 86% of Idaho educators, 30% of Alaska educators, 15% of Colorado educators, and 15% of Maryland educators choose and trust The Albion Center for their professional development needs. Beyond expressing gratitude, this initiative aligns with ISU and the Center’s growing commitment to supporting educators while also inspiring K-12 students nationwide to see ISU as a pathway to higher education and postsecondary credentials. 

The Albion Center remains committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities and celebrating the educators who make a difference every day. In addition to the 110 fully online, self-paced professional development courses the Center offers, a free $200 credit (no cash value, one time use) is made available to first-time users who sign up and register. This offer, paired with credits priced at only $55, make The Albion Center one of the most affordable and accessible providers in K-12 professional development in the nation.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the professional development courses offered! They have great videos, articles, and ideas in which I have been able to implement into my instruction,” shared another teacher from Brighton, Colorado. “Thank you for providing this learning opportunity for educators!”

To learn more about The Albion Center for Professional Development, please visit isu.edu/albion.