Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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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.
Lowering expectations sends the wrong message to children
Idaho spends more than half of its state budget on K-12.
Childcare: The workforce behind the workforce
Childcare is the bedrock of every industry in the state.
ISU’s roots run deep, preparing for a bold future
Idaho needs strong higher education institutions. That’s why ISU has embarked on a journey called Bold Path Forward.
Educator endorses Harris for president
This election is critical. We need a leader who embodies integrity, competence, and unity.
Higher education “systemness” progressing in the Magic Valley
Last month in the Magic Valley, we witnessed a prime example of how systemness can make educational opportunities available to people throughout our state.
A short history lesson for Moon and Labrador on ranked-choice voting
The ranked choice concept is clearly not a California invention designed to make Idaho a liberal bastion.