Voices
We had all-out rebellions at our house this week
First it was the kindergartner. Then the first grader. Tears, fears and force. A month into the school year and we’re still struggling.
We’re adjusting to ‘homeschool’ — again
Two weeks ago, we struggled to get our kindergartener to learn at school. Now we’re struggling to get her to learn at home.
Together, Idaho and President Trump are taking action to support small business
Idahoans can expect continued partnership between the state and the President moving forward to ensure a strong and smart pandemic response and the continuation of conservative principles of governing.
Our kids’ school was in full swing last week. We weren’t.
Three weeks into the school year, we’re struggling to establish the type of routine that nearly eight hours of school per day demands of our three little girls.
Khan Academy founder’s advice for distance learning
In this public health crisis, preparation is not simply helpful, it is critical.
How do you get a kindergartener to like school during a pandemic?
An irregular start to the school year during a global pandemic has made getting our 5-year-old off to school the day’s most challenging task.
Idaho suffers from a significant trust deficit
We have all the tools necessary to forge the very best for our children and grandchildren. We are Idahoans and we can do better.
Back to school has been mostly normal for us. It hasn’t been for others.
In-person learning has made it easier for our three girls, but remote learning is making it tough for families in other parts of the state.
In person or online, teachers are on the side of our students
I believe this crisis presents an opportunity for overdue changes in education, to examine entrenched systems that are ripe for revision.
Administrators need to build in time for teacher collaboration
Let’s face it, if it isn’t on the schedule, it won’t happen, or it may happen inconsistently.