Voices

The recommendations of the Guided Pathways workgroup

They are designed to prepare students, with their parents’ assistance, to make their own education and career plans.

The secret’s out — Idaho is a great place to live

We can’t stop growth and voting against school bonds as a political statement is not what’s best for students.

Pension parting gifts: an improper use of tax dollars

Idaho taxpayers shouldn’t be made to inflate the retirement accounts of individual government employees.

Idaho’s children are at risk when more are unvaccinated

It’s up to all Idaho parents to do their part to protect their own children and others from these vaccine-preventable diseases.

What questions do you ask your kids?

If you struggle getting your kids to talk about their day, maybe some of these questions will open the door.

When it comes to public charter schools, districts just say no

Here are five reasons why I think school districts and public charter schools march down their separate paths when they could do more together.

Reward colleges and universities on student performance

The State Board is proposing an outcomes-based funding model.

What is a college education worth?

Would you encourage your kids to go to college, if it meant they’d have to incur debt?

More straight answers and facts, less acrimony

Idaho’s ESSA accountability plan does not accurately portray student achievement in Idaho public schools.

Partnerships essential to future school safety measures

It takes everyone working together, everyone on the same page, and everyone having the same goal in mind: protect our children.