Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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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.
Consider these factors when choosing a kindergarten
A child’s first school experience will have a tremendous impact on their future.
Parents aren’t getting straight answers about school performance
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.
When are we going to learn?
We live in a state whose leaders claim to have common sense, but they sure don’t show it.
Career technical education: A future with promise
Employers need skilled workers so they are partnering with education to make sure the talent pipeline is producing the workers they need.