Voices

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

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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.

12 things about Idaho charter schools

Learn more about Idaho charter schools from answers written by Terry Ryan, president of the Idaho Charter School Network.

Back to school message from Duncan

The U.S. Secretary of Education talks about his travels around the country and the challenges educators are facing this year.

Magic will not fix Idaho’s economy

The key difference between the governor’s fantasy world and the real world the rest of us inhabit: Magic.
The governor will need powerful magic if he is to convince us that his recent embrace of education is a genuine priority.