Voices

Our kids are out of school … again

Holidays and snow days can eat into learning time for kids. Here’s what Idaho requires — and doesn’t require — in terms of seat time.

Bluum CEO Terry Ryan

ARTEC: Was it even a public charter school?

The ARTEC story seems to be a sad tale of neglect and abandonment. In the end, it was the taxpayers who were left holding the bag.

End federal intervention in our classrooms

This is the year for Idaho’s elected officials to to use the state’s budget surplus to end confiscatory taxes and free the state from Washington, D.C.’s bureaucracy.

The outcome of the $100,000 session: Not a single bill passed

The political malpractice put on display makes a convincing argument for not allowing the Legislature to call itself into special session.

We are the students and we want our voices heard!

Boise High’s student body president applied for a position on the school board. She was not a finalist, but her fight to be heard is not over.

Parents should choose how children are educated, not politicians

We need an educational model to meet the needs of different families. Idaho needs school choice! 

Covid-19 federal school funds – your local educators have a plan

Every Idaho school district and charter has developed plans for using their share of the grant monies and have posted them on their websites.

It Is time to solve Idaho’s teacher shortage

As a mother myself, I know this is devastating to read. But there is hope, because so many Idahoans are working to tackle the problem.

ESPs are the bedrock of Idaho schools—please recognize their contributions

Underpaid and overworked. That’s the theme of being a classified staff member in public education.

Apprenticeships help solve Idaho’s labor challenges

 One new program will align apprenticeship with degree programs at Idaho’s postsecondary and workforce training institutions, benefitting up to 2,000 new workers