Voices

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

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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.

Administrators lead the way to whole-school success

I welcome a statewide discussion on how we encourage educators to become quality administrators.

Young Voters Want a Voice. Prop 1 Will Give It To Them

Our current system blocks 275,000 independent voters from participating in the state’s most important elections.

The enrollment pause and proposed reduction of the Idaho Child Care Program is disastrous for Idaho’s working families

The recent suspension of the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) placed an enormous financial burden on families and child care providers.

Idaho voters face a stark “them-or-us” choice in November

The OPI will eliminate closed primaries, giving every Idaho voter, regardless of party, the right to weigh in on who makes it to the general election ballot.