Voices

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

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Educational choice: Only a win for students who attend private schools

Let’s not dilute state investments by redirecting funds toward private schools that don’t have public accountability.

An educator’s opinion on why school choice matters

Some of my children did not do very well in traditional district schools.

Blaine County superintendent gives his perspective on go-on rates

We recognize that public schools need to be held accountable for their outcomes and to some extent, the opportunities that students have after high school.

What if grocery stores were run like public schools?

Quality education for our kids is as vital as nutrition. We must rethink education.

Skaug’s rule sets a dangerous precedent for constituent input in the Legislature

The chair has banned testimony in the House Judiciary and Rules Committee from people under 18 except by his invitation. Our voices deserve to be heard, wrote 23 student leaders from across Idaho.

The need to bring awareness to school choice grows rapidly in Idaho

School choice week is a great opportunity to continue pushing for awareness of the options that exist and encourage change to make them even better.

Today’s library goes far beyond books

In rural areas, the library can be the only place in town to hold a meeting, access reliable, high-speed internet, conduct a private telehealth appointment, or serve as the safe afterschool space.

Here’s why education choice opponents can’t hide behind Idaho’s Constitution

Legislators can and should change the underlying incentives within Idaho’s education system to shift decision-making power to those closest to the student (parents).

Vouchers, tax credits, and savings accounts would amount to a giant step backwards

Unfortunately, this year’s legislative session is already seeing another round of attacks seeking to weaken traditional schools and syphon resources away.