Voices

Setting tuition and fees should never be ‘pretty or efficient’

I am proud of the way the State Board worked through the various proposals put forth by our colleges and universities.

Should student-athletes be required to find their own rides to events?

I am not very comfortable having my son ride with other teenage drivers, but most of the time, it is the only choice I have.

Alternative schools deserve an alternative accountability measure

If sanctions are being placed on schools solely based on graduation rate, how will alternative schools ever be able to comply? They won’t!

Saving is key to sustaining Idaho’s go-on efforts

Start putting aside money for someone you love, and then help spread the word.

I am glad Idaho requires a senior project

Did you think it was a worthwhile use of your child’s time? Tell me what you think.

Studying local politics is an eye-opening experience

Understanding voting and researching candidates is not nearly as difficult or boring as I thought it would be.

Join me on my search for voter information

How do I register? Who is on the ballot?

Poverty is our biggest challenge in education

And the only way to defeat it is for responsible adults to give struggling students an equal shot at success.

I vow to be an informed voter

It’s not easy and it takes time. I will share what I learn along the way to the May 15 primary.

One Stone is a place where my ideas hold weight

The experience I’ve gained on the board has increased my confidence that I will be able to start a business that makes a positive contribution to society.