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

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Leave the private education market alone

This drum needs to be beaten again: The government must control and account for all funds that enters the public coffers.

Education choice checklist – here’s what a program should (and shouldn’t) include

Policymakers should always focus on a simple question: Does the policy allow those closest to the child the ability to make the decision?

What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like

Unfortunately, the US Supreme Court has opened a back door to the Idaho treasury–if states provide taxpayer money for private schooling, they must also provide it for religious schooling.

Private schools that accept public dollars should be required to follow laws and rules

Doing so would ensure uniformity, accountability and transparency to taxpayers and parents.

More kids are having bad days: special education after COVID

School leaders are seeing an increase in negative mindsets, a lack of resiliency, and even “suicide ideation” in young children.

The Caldwell School Board disregards the voices of concerned citizens

I stand with those who believe our local school boards’ decisions should reflect our communities’ values and priorities, not be dictated by outside organizations.

A disheartening preview of coming attractions at the Statehouse theater

We have Idaho’s fledgling Attorney General Raul Labrador, going beyond his scripted duties under Idaho law and inserting himself into an education controversy that is none of his business.

Time is running out: Ask our leaders to approve the Supplemental Appropriation for Emergency Rental Assistance

The Nampa School District has assisted countless families with accessing ERA funds, but these are not “countless” families. 

Lawmakers must avoid the false promise of vouchers

Neither publicly elected school boards nor state officials oversee private schools, leaving taxpayers without input, insight or recourse about how tax dollars are spent.

The most crucial decision for education since statehood will take place this session

The decision facing lawmakers is whether to use taxpayers’ dollars to finance private and religious schools. My answer to that is an emphatic no.