Voices

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

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Moving forward on Higher Ed Task Force recommendations

Here is a progress update in four areas provided by Dr. Linda Clark, president of the State Board of Education.

Do you talk with your kids about suicide and depression?

I learned how to have more meaningful conversations with my kids.

Bluum CEO Terry Ryan

Ohio vs. Idaho: A tale of two charter school sectors

Public charter schools are creatures of state politics and policies. Some states have done it better than others, but all can learn from others.

Online learning options are better than ever

Online learning has the potential to revolutionize higher education. We must continue to make such access a priority for the future of our state and its citizens.

Explore and compare data on Idaho schools

Is your family moving? Here’s a tool that helped me find the best place for my kids.

Susan B. Anthony would be proud

I share my voting experience with my daughter.

Why aren’t our politicians talking more about it?

One thing most Idahoans agree on — the state should invest in pre-K for Idaho families.

Numbers don’t tell the whole story

The landscape of higher education is more complex than ever. Students have the flexibility to progress on their own terms and are aided in Idaho by strong relationships between our colleges and universities.

What is your school’s dress code?

Do you (or your kids) agree with the limitations?

Understanding why some Idaho high school seniors ‘melt away’ after graduation

It is a yearly phenomenon that educators call “summer melt” and researchers at Idaho State Board of Education are working to find out how many Idaho students melt away and why it occurs.