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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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State education officials tout mediocre college-readiness ranking
Idaho outperformed 45 other states according to one measure of college readiness. But no one should confuse this top-10 ranking with excellence in education.
Let’s have a conversation about raising healthy kids
Jaclyn St. John is a mom and a health and wellness manager at Dairy West. The registered dietitian is going to write regular columns on how to keep kids fit so they can improve and learn.
Don’t pit Medicaid expansion against public schools budget
There is evidence that Medicaid expansion could support our public schools.
Are your kids getting bored?
Sometimes it brings them to tears! Share your ideas for keeping kids busy.
Education in Idaho can do better
Idaho’s lawmakers have short-changed our students. They have created this terrible situation and show no interest in correcting it.
Contrary to reports, Idaho teacher salaries are improving
A recent national report ranking teacher salaries does not factor in Idaho’s career ladder — and the state’s 9 percent average pay increases since 2015.
Ideas for balancing fun and education this summer
What are your favorite activities with your kids?
‘Science Trek’ meets evolving needs of teachers
As teachers begin using virtual reality in their classrooms, we want to be there with high-quality content to engage students in science.
Supreme Court ruling provides new incentives
Idaho should further protect government employees and taxpayers from Big Labor’s abuses.
My desire is to focus on rural education
I’ve found that nearly every teacher preparation program has an ancillary focus on urban education. The study of rural education is almost nonexistent.