Voices

Give students who need it most a choice

A targeted tax credit would be another learning option for students who need different choices to meet their needs.

Encourage students to voice their opinions

We won’t always agree, but we should listen.

The change starts with us. With you and me.

I’m a teacher and school shootings are my worst nightmare. Real change requires action, not idle blame.

Let’s continue to talk about surveying students

I want to set the record straight about what Rep. John McCrostie said in written documents about student surveys and vendors.

Private school vouchers are wrong for Idaho

Three major education stakeholder groups in Idaho oppose any form of school vouchers that divert taxpayer funds from public schools into private or parochial schools.

Let’s see what kids have to say

Children should have ample opportunity to give feedback and reviews of their schools and teachers. What do you think?

The State Board’s plan for reaching Idaho’s higher education goals

The Higher Ed Task Force recommendations are about improving Idaho’s educational system, and we urge support and funding of them.

Do smartphones enhance or inhibit education?

Technology is going to continue to advance and be an integral part of our lives.

How do you make Valentine’s Day special for your family?

I know I am supposed to blog about education. I know I am supposed to share my feelings about schools and homework and grades. But today, I want to talk about love. Today is Valentine’s Day and I love Valentine’s Day (and so do my girls). Today, let’s take a moment to ignore our kids’…

Idaho’s dual credit program is fantastic

Not only does it help defray the cost of college, but it helps prepare my kids for the rigors of college level courses.