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

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Lackluster results prove Idaho must end Common Core

State officials still can’t say whether the supposedly-more-rigorous education standards have made a positive difference.

There is a place for rigor in our teaching and learning

Rigor does not simply mean giving students more work or making it harder. Instead, it’s the outcome of engagement that challenges students’ thinking in new and interesting ways.

The State Board can keep my blackbelt and master educator premium

I won’t be applying for a bonus. Instead, I will spend that time working to improve student outcomes, not improve my pocketbook.

Partnering to build pathways to careers

We are working to connect current and future workers to state resources and worthwhile career pathways that benefit our citizens, our employers and our state.

Education system not getting better, only more expensive

We are putting our way of life at risk by our continuing failure to effectively educate our citizens.

Stabilizing the secure rural schools program

Counties and schools like ours can’t operate without federal forest payments.

Governing Idaho’s Public Education System

I’ve learned a lot during my time as a Board Member and want to share with you some insights about our system and how it operates.

How do you feel about the new SAT adversity score?

I hope it helps students who come from challenging backgrounds have greater opportunities to further their education.

Parents have the ability to influence change

Community members and parents have been donating time, talents and means to make our schools better.