Voices

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

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Remembering our veterans and looking to the future on this Veterans Day

It is fitting that America sets aside at least one day every year to honor those who served in the county’s armed forces

Lawmakers will have a tough time convincing Idahoans that voucher-like legislation is a positive thing

The odds of the Idaho Legislature passing a form of vouchers in 2025 is good.

What the election results mean for education choice

At the federal level, President-elect Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail to expand choice options nationally.

Investing in Idaho’s future: The critical need for early learning support

The challenge to improve Idaho’s early care and education system is at our doorstep.

The main policy event is after the election

No doubt there will be an equal number of us feeling hope or despair after the ballots are counted.

Please vote in favor of traditional public schools

In many ways, Idaho public school’s story has been co-opted by special interest groups who are politically motivated.

One should study authentic history — history based in facts

In recent years, Americans have studied less and less history, especially with the emphasis on STEM programs in our schools.

How school choice could transform Idaho student’s lives

It is vital for families to have options when it comes to their children’s education.

We thought closing Idaho’s primaries was a good idea. We were wrong.

Proposition 1 will not only give voters more and better choices — it will also make politicians more accountable to the people they serve.

The education choices we have now are not enough

I am deeply frustrated by the assertion that children in Idaho already have sufficient education choices.