Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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My morning madness
Different schools, different start times, navigating traffic … anyone else turn into a shuttle bus driver in the morning?
Student voice: Why education is important to Gov. Otter
Jorge Garcia, an eighth grader at Wilder Middle School, interviewed Gov. Butch Otter during Capitol for a Day.
Hi, I’m Melanie
I don’t know a lot about Idaho education policy. But I do have vast knowledge about bell schedules, lunch menus and dress codes. And, with seven kids, I have become an expert at homework. But doing homework with my kids is not enough. I want to know more about my kids’ education. I decided to…
Why we must try, try, try again to pass ‘adult completer’ scholarship
I seriously doubt students who have completed the equivalent of one year of college have it in their minds to drop out of school and then wait three years in hopes of qualifying for a scholarship.
Reader view: Now is the time for a new school funding formula
It is past time for Idaho to craft a plan that not only better meets the needs of today’s students, but is nimble enough to meet the needs of their children.
Reader view: Is a calendar shift in Boise educationally significant?
A great deal of scholarly thinking supports the many physical, mental and emotional benefits of giving young people more opportunities to explore, wonder and learn during all of Idaho’s long summer days.
Reader view: Support student loan forgiveness bill for rural teachers
Giving educators a chance to erase a big chunk of their student loan debt for working in rural school districts is a targeted incentive.
New scholarship created in honor of Gov. Cecil Andrus
The Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship program founded in 1974 by Andrus broke fundraising records this year.
‘Co-op’ model could solve underlying problems in higher education
The secret sauce is very simple – university students spend their school career alternating between full-time school semesters and full-time work semesters.
The real work happens in local districts and classrooms
State Board member Debbie Critchfield says the influence of dynamic teachers, informed policies and committed adults will drive improvements to student achievement.