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Idaho’s Wassmuth Center dragged into task force under cloud of anonymous falsehood
The center’s director writes that Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s indoctrination task force is not about truth nor is it an opportunity for dialogue.
An education initiative producing results
Successful educators are also good learners who continually hone their craft and learn new ways to connect with their students.
Rising private sector pay creates a conundrum for school districts
Idaho school support staff, or classified workers, have historically been among the lowest compensated employees in any field.
Critical thinking on life-support
After three years on the committee, my goal now is to prevent the dismantling of public and higher education.
Idaho’s higher education system deserves commendation
More than 10,400 students graduated this spring from our eight public community colleges and four-year institutions.
The sad, dangerous line from McCarthy to McGeachin
The conclusion is inescapable: this task force is based on an accusation (indoctrination) unsupported by proof (no report, no video) or based on slight, doubtful, or irrelevant evidence.
Supporting schools and students – more important than ever
We must turn our focus to academic recovery and how to address the social-emotional impacts of the past several months.
The straw Legislature of 2021
One leading Republican noted that Critical Race Theory (CRT, which has never been taught in Idaho schools) consumed the most legislative time this year.
Teaching during a pandemic: Reflections on a remarkable year
The worldwide pandemic threw complex curveballs, speed bumps and barriers to teaching and learning.
Cancel culture versus parent choice
There are a lot of parents hoping that their schools of choice, and the teachers working in them, can weather the latest versions of America’s culture wars.