Voices

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

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Idaho asks for parent feedback

Here’s a chance for us to review upcoming surveys.

Do you enjoy parenting?

Today, I plan to show my children how much I love them by jumping on the trampoline together.

IPT’s ‘Idaho Experience’ now has complete lesson plans

I hope teachers will love this collection as much as I do and they find it to be of use in their classroom.

October is National Farm to School month

The celebration empowers children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy.

Let’s talk to our kids about voting

Voting is important. Voting is cool.

Wilson looks to take superintendent job from Ybarra

Wilson has at least a fighting chance in this election — Ybarra has opened the door some.

Idaho students are being short-changed in their education

When elected, I plan to request a “needs-based” budget, one that clearly identifies and then fully funds the needs of all Idaho children — equally and without discrimination.

Our kids will take a new reading test this year

I look forward to talking to my daughter and her teacher about the results.

One board serves Idaho education very well

Public education in Idaho works because it is a system-wide approach that is holistic, efficient and effective.

Board budget proposals designed to improve Idaho’s go-on rate

State Board of Education researchers estimate the “go-on” rate could increase five to 10 percent annually if summer melt is effectively addressed.