Voices

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

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Literacy investments help make Idaho students lifelong readers

My priority has been and will continue to be getting all Idaho kids to read proficiently by the end of third grade.

Idahoans want full-day kindergarten, and they should have it 

We call on the Legislature and the governor to meet Idaho’s needs by fully funding full-day kindergarten now and into the future.

Personal finance should be required in high school

Our kids need to be taught how taxes, health insurance, credit scores, interest, and loans work, among other important financial skills.

I applaud those legislators who voted against HB669

Our legislators should hold their solemn oaths to protect and defend the constitutions of both our country and our state.

State Board report has flaws that diminish its usefulness in the funding debate

This report avoids the common error of using outlandish multipliers to give inflated estimates of economic value.

A letter from a Boise teacher to Sen. Steven Thayn

I have concerns regarding your op ed piece on 2/23/22, and want to offer some counterpoints for you to consider.

It’s time for local school boards to step up to the plate on climate education

My generation of Idahoans should be prepared to tackle the challenges of our time and compete with students from other states.

Facebook, farms and finances: Why some districts have the best facilities and others don’t

There’s a reason for the disparity in Idaho, and it starts with your zip code.

An open letter to Idaho educators

You are on the front line, the boots on the ground, and I am incredibly grateful for your commitment

Legislators have ignored their duty under the Constitution

A voucher scholarship bill, House Bill 669, would provide taxpayers money for private and religious schooling in direct violation of the Idaho Constitution.