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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.

Who supports Idaho’s businesses and families? Check the voting records

When it comes to business interests, Idaho House and Senate Democrats outperform Republican legislators.

The David vs. Goliath fight over state funding of religious education in Idaho

Make no mistake, MSPC, IFF and Dorothy Moon’s extremist branch of the GOP are doing everything possible to defeat opponents of voucher programs in November.

November’s legislative elections have high stakes

For two consecutive years, Democrats cast the deciding votes to stop voucher schemes in committee.

Idaho’s Prop 1: Enacting Rank Choice Voting and a Top 4 primary for state elections

Secretary McGrane wrote: “Transitioning vote tabulation systems would be a very significant undertaking.”