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

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Idaho Freedom Foundation pushes for new welfare program

The organization supports a system where parents get tax money to fund their children’s education — a redistribution of tax dollars in Idaho.

All-day kindergarten – boon or boondoggle?

The next level of educational success requires us to invest in parents rather than exclusively in the education system.

Why I love teaching

In the midst of the Great Resignation, I sometimes wonder why I left the classroom and contemplate if I will go back to one next year.

We should heed George Washington’s warning against partisanship

Idaho’s almost 310,000 independent voters would have no say in the selection between these types of candidates if highly-partisan Republicans have their way.

Support policies that support retention

There are currently 28,214 people who hold instructional certificates in Idaho, but as of Dec.31, 2021, there were a total of 17,813 teaching positions. This means there are currently over 10,000 certified teachers in Idaho who are choosing not to teach.

We represent Idaho, not the Idaho Freedom Foundation

As elected officials, we represent the people of Idaho, not the interests of extremist groups trying to destroy our state.

Say No to private school vouchers in Idaho

Vouchers are harmful to public education and hurt rural schools and small towns.

Trustees have been thrust into the K-12 limelight — for good or bad

COVID-19 has put Idaho’s eclectic batch of K-12 trustees front and center, raising awareness — and questions — about who they are and what they do.

Durable skills are vital for future workers

Durable skills used to be called “life skills” or “soft skills” which really downplays how important they are in the workplace.

Creative uses for virtual reality in the classroom

VR is the future of education. Currently, the school and college sector is the fourth largest investor in VR technology.