Voices

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

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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.

Calling Anser Public Charter School ‘racist’ is a rancid red herring

Boise School District leadership is not only masterful at burning bridges with its long-time partners, but actually obliterating the landscape around it.

How do you talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol?

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42 percent less likely to use drugs than those who don’t.

A teaching style that’s a game-changer in more ways than one

The educators leading the workshop shared how they were reaching every student and preparing them with real-world skills like time management, conflict resolution and self-advocacy.