Steven Thayn

Sen. Steven Thayn represents District 8. He served three terms in the House of Representatives (2006-2012) until his election to the Idaho Senate. Sen. Thayn is a graduate of Emmett High School, Treasure Valley Community College and Boise State University (B.S. Political Science). He and his wife Sheryll have eight children.

All-day kindergarten – boon or boondoggle?

The next level of educational success requires us to invest in parents rather than exclusively in the education system.

The Student Empowerment and Accountability Bill

I propose two funding mechanisms for schools, one for engaged students and one for disengaged students.

Encourage Idaho’s rise in school choice

The Gem State is being recognized as one of the top 15 states in the nation for embracing school choice and providing opportunity to students.

A dysfunctional session for education

Real reform requires focusing on the needs and roles of parents and students.