Voices
Community Schools in the Boise School District
These bright spots in teaching and learning provide wrap-around services for students and families.
Resources to help students plan for their future
Here are the ones I found most helpful. Do you have others?
Let’s all “Invest in Idaho”
The ballot initiative is designed to invest up to $200 million per year in Idaho’s K-12 public schools, paid for with zero new taxes on those earning less than a quarter-million dollars per year.
October is “Next Steps” month in Idaho
It’s time to encourage students, particularly in the 11th and 12th grade, to explore options and discover that further education and a promising career is within reach.
The good and bad news from fall reading scores
Just a few years ago fewer than half of our students were not prepared for kindergarten. Now almost six out of 10. Clearly, our state is moving in the wrong direction.
It makes my heart happy to know where my kids are at all times
Here are some great tools and tips for keeping track of your kids — their screen time, app use and location.
These students want their voices to be heard
The mission of this week’s summit in Downtown Boise is to make students better leaders and encourage adults to listen to what they have to say.
Idaho students need diversity and inclusion programs
The letter written to Dr. Tromp pressuring her to eliminate programs that help us to succeed was a tired publicity stunt.
Support the ‘Invest in Idaho’ ballot initiative
I am encouraging educators and stakeholders to take a personal day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to collect signatures.
Rural teachers need student-loan debt relief
On a salary of around $40,000 a year, Idaho’s educators are often working two or three jobs just to make loan payments on time.