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Student mental health must be addressed

The State Board of Education is taking a serious and deliberate approach toward improving mental health resources at our secondary and postsecondary schools and institutions.

Improving Idaho’s ‘go-on’ rate for postsecondary education takes some go-getting

Clearly, this issue should be at the very top of the agenda for Governor-elect Brad Little and the new Legislature come the New Year.

Celebrate 2018 accomplishments and milestones

Then look forward to the upcoming year and the sense of excitement and energy a new year offers.

Gift ideas for teachers, bus drivers and coaches

Plus, my favorite things about Christmas.

Should parents be involved in their teen’s education?

Or is this evolution of independence good for our high school kids?

How do you talk to your kids about vehicle safety?

We also spoke to our kids about being aware of their surroundings and being a good passenger.

If Idaho achieves its 60 percent goal, everyone benefits

But accomplishing it will take bold leadership, further investment, wise choices and laser-like focus.

Idaho’s career information system helps students and adults to find the right career

The program is built around multiple assessments that take into account different learning styles and work values that also helps students decide what they want to do.