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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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State Board delays action on a draft policy on diversity, equity and inclusion
Instead, board members will wait until their meeting in October. The reason is simple; they want to provide more opportunity for public input.
The importance of kindergarten assessments and literacy
we need to be utilizing every strategy and opportunity to help Idaho students achieve at their highest level.
Cycle of toxic productivity: The problem with our school culture
The cycle of toxic productivity starts when we begin to associate part of our worth with subjective productive outcomes like good grades.
Workers are people, not mice
The Legislature should convene immediately to consider legislation for protecting worker rights in making medical decisions for themselves without discrimination or threats of losing their jobs.
Return local control to our communities and school boards
Stop giving credence to special interest groups trying to divide us.
Helping Education Dreams Come True for 20 Years
IDeal has helped parents, grandparents, relatives and employers save for higher education, transformed the lives of Idahoans who have pursued their dreams, and contributed to a more educated and skilled workforce.
How can the worst school year ever bring us together?
Education is clearly of value to Idahoans, so let’s come together to invest in it and work to grow a better public education system for all of us.
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.