Voices

A child’s first school experience will have a tremendous impact on their future.

Parents need and deserve honesty. That means straight answers on how well — or how poorly — Idaho’s schools are doing so we can do what’s best for kids.

We live in a state whose leaders claim to have common sense, but they sure don’t show it.

Employers need skilled workers so they are partnering with education to make sure the talent pipeline is producing the workers they need.

I am proud of our outreach and more than pleased with the thousands of thoughtful, helpful comments we’ve gathered. The initiative will be stronger and richer for their input.

Progress? Absolutely. But let’s not celebrate prematurely.

If Idaho is to meet workforce needs, we have to find ways to encourage more male students to emulate what most of their female classmates are doing.

Together we can continue to build a healthy, high-achieving generation of youth.