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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.

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New house, new school, new friends … oh my!

Our kids are loving school, but we know an abrupt move to a new city by Christmas could wreck it all.

Pandemic response delays Master Educator Premium portfolio reviews

I want to assure you both Board, and Department staff are working hard to move the MEP process forward.

It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19

At least half of Idaho’s veterans are at-risk of serious health complications or death if they contract COVID-19, Gov. Brad Little writes.

Extend Idaho’s college and university tuition freeze another year

Students haven’t been able to utilize campus facilities so, if  anything, college operations in the era of coronavirus should cost less not more.

I have a new pen pal, and she’s obsessed with cheetahs

The first letter showed up on my keyboard Wednesday.

Higher Education Enrollment is Down but the Numbers are Encouraging

I want to commend our college and university presidents, their faculties and staffs for all they have done since last March to transform their campuses and their methods of instruction. 

We’re moving; our third grader isn’t happy

“It’s your fault,” she told me through tears after a rough day.

Tools for Parents Educating Young Children at Home

I encourage you to explore this list of curated resources and discover tools that can help your family and children during these tough times.

Strong FY20 Financial Results Show U of I on the Path to Financial Sustainability

Thanks to the solid financial foundation built by our entire Vandal Family over the past year, we are positioned to come out of this pandemic even stronger.

Idaho Should Pursue Virus Early Warning System

Analyzing temperature and symptoms from home and in real time gives an accurate and much faster picture of what’s happening in a community than waiting for people to get tested.