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

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My schools are making changes to protect kids and staff

What safety measures does your school have in place? 

FAFSA opens in October with its own phone app

Here is a step by step demonstration of how to fill out the FAFSA.

Do we know what veteran teachers are paid in Idaho?

Before Idahoans throw another $40 million at the Career Ladder, they deserve a top-to-bottom review of the entire compensation package, not simply assertions or anecdotes.

Early release for seniors is an unfortunate waste

My son is done with school at 1:07 p.m. — every day.

Rely on educators’ expertise for Idaho Content Standards

As a veteran public school teacher and as a mom of a 10-year old who attends my local public school, I find myself telling kids to stand up for what is right.

Getting the word out about Idaho’s Adult Learner Scholarship

To date, just over 600 Idahoans have applied for the scholarship. The State Board wants to see that number double.

Apprenticeships help meet the demand for health care workers

A U.S. Department of Labor grant and the Idaho Department of Labor helps pay for the pre-apprenticeship training at CWI while also helping job seekers with vital assistance such as transportation to CWI and child care.

It’s past time for a bold initiative for education

I hope you will join me and Reclaim Idaho in the ballot initiative to Invest in Idaho.

Seems crazy to allow kids to attend school with head lice

The West Ada School District has a puzzling policy. What’s your school’s policy?

Providing students access to career pathways is imperative to economic growth

Now more than ever it is critical that students graduate prepared to thrive in the REAL world where they will live and work as adults.