Voices

Accolades for increasing starting teacher pay

Idaho policymakers have done a lot over the last five years to raise teacher pay.

What do you do with sick kids?

A special thank you to the brave adults who deal with my sick kids.

Rise: Voice of a new generation

The movie captures the essence of what it means to have student voice and leadership in education. Watch the premiere on Tuesday night at the Egyptian.

Bluum CEO Terry Ryan

Public charter schools that fail should close

They need to be held accountable for their performance. It’s important for the overall health of a state’s public charter school sector.

What are your children’s educational accomplishments?

Feel free to share pictures and stories.

Talking about suicide reduces the risk

Here is information I learned about suicide prevention.

School ‘turnaround’ legislation would reward failing schools

The bill would award incentives to failing schools that are otherwise not available to the best schools and their teachers.

Idaho Promise would provide ‘last-dollar’ scholarships

It is time to fund a proven approach toward increasing post-secondary attainment.

Where do you stand on sex ed “opt in” bill?

Would this bill result in more, or less, information being taught to our kids about sexual health?

What’s your experience with teaching your kids to drive?

Do your kids learn to drive through a school program, private company?