Voices
Students will continue to persevere
You are going to experience misfortunes and you are going to fall, but that’s not the point: It’s how quickly you get back up, that really matters!
The economic impact of education on rural communities
Besides investing in education, rural communities must explore partnerships with local industries.
School levy and bond elections are out of control
Under the current rules, school elections “depend too much on cleverness, and not enough on public support,” says Wayne Hoffman of the Idaho Freedom Foundation.
New partnerships to build college-going culture
Our shared responsibility as investors and stakeholders in Idaho’s future requires creative solutions and approaches. Idaho’s educational success of tomorrow depends on how we work in partnership today.
Parents should determine what supplies to buy
Challenge paying school fees. Choose your own supplies. Support schools, yes, but do not be intimidated with fees and “official” school supply lists.
Accepting Ybarra’s cookie-cutter standards would worsen Idaho elections
The state superintendent makes a mistake by assuming she was elected to represent the views and wishes of educators. The superintendent, as with other state constitutional officers, is elected to represent the taxpayers and the education system as a whole.
Idaho’s economy is growing; education must grow with it
Work remains to be done, but Idaho is “making significant progress in addressing the most critical challenges facing education,” says Gov. Butch Otter.
Ybarra responds to Troy teacher’s plea for funding changes
Renae Bafus’ letter to Superintendent Sherri Ybarra was shared hundreds of times on social media with many calling for a response from the schools’ chief.
Eight tips for improving Idaho’s go-on rate
From dual enrollment to on-campus “success coaches”, Idaho should invest in helping students find a path to postsecondary education, according to Kay McClenney, a member of the Rural Opportunities Consortium of Idaho.
A teacher from Troy writes to Superintendent Ybarra
Renae Bafus’ letter to Idaho’s school leader is an effort to make her aware of what’s happening in the Troy School District with the hope Idaho will make changes in how schools are funded.