Voices

American Education Week: Recognition, Reminder, and Opportunity

If we fail to protect our public schools and educators, the access and opportunity to a great education that we all take for granted could slip away.

The size of slices won’t make us less hungry, Sen. Thayn

So please, just order some more pizza for us.

Veterans Day assignment was a valuable lesson for our family

My 6-year-old had questions we didn’t expect: “What’s a war? Why can’t people get along?”

The Student Empowerment and Accountability Bill

I propose two funding mechanisms for schools, one for engaged students and one for disengaged students.

Calling out the Idaho Freedom Foundation

A vocal faction of IFF activists recently “affiliated” with an organization opposing the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Vaccine mandates should be banned

Idaho’s “good ole boys club” defends a corrosive environment where corporations can do whatever they like.

The Time Is Now: VOTE!

Your single vote could make a tremendous difference in the trajectory of your school district.  On Tuesday, November 2nd, let your voices be heard. 

Outgoing trustee supports Anita Beckman for West Ada

When voting Nov. 2, I urge all Zone 3 residents to ask themselves, “What do students, families, teachers, and staff of Zone 3 deserve?”

Online Idaho will make college available to everyone

The collaboration is between state agencies and all eight public higher education institutions formed to build a digital campus of fully online learning opportunities and support.

What happened to Idaho journalists on Thursday should never happen again

Dear media: The next time Lt. Gov. McGeachin calls a presser and says, “No questions,” please pack up and go home.