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

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Private school vouchers are wrong for Idaho

Three major education stakeholder groups in Idaho oppose any form of school vouchers that divert taxpayer funds from public schools into private or parochial schools.

Let’s see what kids have to say

Children should have ample opportunity to give feedback and reviews of their schools and teachers. What do you think?

The State Board’s plan for reaching Idaho’s higher education goals

The Higher Ed Task Force recommendations are about improving Idaho’s educational system, and we urge support and funding of them.

Do smartphones enhance or inhibit education?

Technology is going to continue to advance and be an integral part of our lives.

How do you make Valentine’s Day special for your family?

I know I am supposed to blog about education. I know I am supposed to share my feelings about schools and homework and grades. But today, I want to talk about love. Today is Valentine’s Day and I love Valentine’s Day (and so do my girls). Today, let’s take a moment to ignore our kids’…

Idaho’s dual credit program is fantastic

Not only does it help defray the cost of college, but it helps prepare my kids for the rigors of college level courses.

Caldwell kids get lessons in resilience and grit

My primary intention: modeling and demonstrating optimism and how to positively interpret adversity.

Too many kids start school too far behind

Idaho needs to invest state dollars in high-quality preschool options for families.

Leadership is key to making higher ed more accessible and affordable

The Task Force and the State Board of Education have given legislators the blueprint for success. Now it’s time for them to act decisively for Idaho’s future.