Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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More love, less hate in Idaho
I ask the Legislature to join me in supporting our LGBTQ citizens and to focus our legislation back on concern and compassion for our communities.
We should support the investment in the Idaho education initiative
Our current situation is discouraging — but there’s good news: As Idaho voters, we’ve been given the power to act.
Removing election dates could be detrimental to Idaho’s students and communities
The Idaho School Boards Association asks the Legislature to keep the four election dates intact so school trustees can determine what is necessary for the health and educational needs of their students.
My kids’ favorite class … by far
The reason this class is so great is the subject matter. Students learn about real life responsibilities and decisions.
Charter school leaders push for legislation to a serve more diverse student population
We’re asking lawmakers to provide the option to use a weighted lottery enrollment system.
We support students when we support teachers
My plan to raise teacher pay includes a strong accountability system that is focused on student growth and proficiency and advanced professional practice.
Developing accountability goals that are realistic and achievable
The Board has come to realize that perhaps we put too much emphasis on student proficiency and not enough on growth.
Marsing embraces the Community School Strategy
It’s a concept based on the idea that students learn best when their physical and emotional needs are met.
Idaho’s public charter schools serve our children well
They are not a replacement for traditional public schools. Rather, they are allies in helping Idaho improve its education system and in providing options for families.
Don’t buy into the failure story line
Instead, we should focus on closing the achievement gap between our Hispanic, American Indian and low-income students and their Caucasian and more affluent peers.