Voices

Tips for getting kids to love reading

Here are some ideas for getting children interested in books, from offering rewards to letting them “own” characters.

Democrat encourages independents to oust GOP

Idaho’s liberal leader expects independents to vote out Republicans in part because of the cuts to education funding.

Reinvest in the public education system

It is hard to fathom how the Idaho State Board can find it “acceptable” to bury its head in the sand and not make good on its responsibility to all the students, educators and citizens of Idaho.

It’s time for an Idaho pre-K pilot

A three-year pilot — funded by the private and public sectors — would give Idaho’s a chance to gauge the effectiveness of pre-kindergarten programs.

Children’s book illustrates Idaho treasures

The book “P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet” is part of a state-by-state series yet is as unique as Idaho itself.

Online charter outsourced student essays

IDVA may have violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which protects student work and private information.

Construction workers wanted, education required

The construction industry needs an education system that delivers young men and women with a high school education that has prepared them for success in life.

New book doesn’t tell the true story

Education historian Diane Ravitch’s sweeping generalizations don’t hold up when it comes to charter schools.

Foster a climate that honors teacher choice

An award winning teacher says it is critical that more teachers learn about the nonunion teacher movement. To create and implement meaningful and commonsense education reform, the voices of independent Idaho educators must be heard.