Voices

Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.

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What do you do when it’s time for “The Talk”?

Do you know what your school teaches your kid about puberty and sex?

How the middle school running club ruined my dream

My daughter didn’t need me to fall in love with running — she got it from her friends.

What are the best ways to deal with bullying?

Here’s what I learned when I found out my daughter was bullied and I met with her principal.

Let’s not rush to pull books from shelves

Let’s lean on the side of letting families decide what’s the best reading materials for their kids. 

Go-on numbers show progress

We need to continue to find ways to make it easier for our young people to continue their education.

Defeat of bill is a win for Idaho

Thanks to everyone who contributed to protecting Idaho’s public schools by helping to defeat HB 590.

Let’s overwhelm fear and sadness with love and kindness

What are your ideas for making schools safe for our children?

Keep the money in the public schools that our taxpayers support

Vote in support of bonds and levies on Tuesday but vote against the Guided Education Management Act.

Do your homework and be an informed voter

Take the time to review the campaign flyers so you know what’s at stake and what it costs.

Proposed law is really a money-laundering scheme

The legislation is a blatant workaround that avoids both the text and intent of Idaho’s Constitution.