Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
Become a guest author
It’s time for an initiative to invest in K-12 education
Last year, Idaho left more than 6,300 STEM-related jobs unfilled. That resulted in millions in unpaid wages that SHOULD have gone into the pockets of Idahoans.
Awarding college credit for military training
“It’s been known for a long time that there is college-level training going on in the military …”
Public hearings show continued public disdain for Common Core
State officials need to make implementing the standards voluntary, or abolish Common Core entirely.
How do you feel about dress codes?
I see problems, especially when they are sexist.
Idaho teachers need our support
Educators showed up in force at the hearings to defend the Idaho Core Standards because they know what is best for our students.
Sometimes you don’t get what you pay for
Idaho taxpayers continue to front the bill for education and have yet to see the investment pay off.
Idaho needs Green to succeed at U of I
As a U of I graduate and a state senator, I welcome President Green and offer my support to help him achieve the university’s vision.
Square root of stupid: task force proposal making IRI scores all that matters
Taking a single data point to measure a school is an absurd approach in measuring a school’s overall performance.
Sorry folks, content standards are a done deal
Truth is, the Idaho Freedom Foundation is a destroyer not a creator, and Idaho should not be hijacked by the lunatic fringe.
How do you feel about youth sports?
Has the pressure to “be the best” discouraged your kids from playing?