Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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It wasn’t Santa at our door, but it might as well have been
It was our third-grader’s beloved teacher. Their relationship is the real deal, and a big deal during this pandemic.
Why is the confederate flag still allowed in our schools?
For as long as symbols and language of hate are permitted in our schools, my classroom is not a safe place of learning for all kids.
Do we really want to go back to pre-COVID schools?
We can choose to come out of this pandemic with public schools finally resourced and equipped to meet our students’ needs. Or we can choose to go back to the same.
A moral budget would prioritize Idaho’s working families
On Monday, Governor Little will reveal his values in his executive budget. I encourage him to finally put working Idaho families first.
Kindergarten readiness needs more attention
The State Board, in partnership with Idaho AEYC, received a $6 million per year, three-year federal grant to help improve Idaho’s early childhood system “with an eye toward readiness and literacy.”
New year brings renewed commitment to Idaho students and educators
Simply put, our kids need to be in school, with teachers and peers, to have the best opportunities to learn and grow.
Idaho education loses a strong, smart voice with the passing of Doug Park
His service to Idaho and its citizens, its families, and its children is impossible to measure.
Give the gift of a brighter future for loved ones
Open or contribute to an IDeal College Savings Program this holiday season and start a new tradition.
Education is the best investment Idaho can make
Lawmakers should look at our high education institutions as the best investment to ensure Idaho and its citizens have a prosperous future.
We met Santa … at a drive-thru
Nevermind the car door separating us all. There he was, in all his splendor, an arm’s reach away. The Big Man. Father Christmas.