Kurt Liebich

In private business, we strive daily to position ourselves for the future. The University of Idaho is now better positioned to deliver training and education to students throughout Idaho, no matter where they live.

The first regular session of the 67th Idaho Legislature has concluded and the overall outcome for public education in Idaho is positive.

Online Idaho, the Board’s digital campus, continues to grow and will begin showcasing more of our institutions’ online courses and degree pathways next year.

“We have seen a lot of studies that show that prior to committing an act of mass violence, most perpetrators exhibited behavior that was worrying to those around them,” said Mike Munger, a school safety and security program manager.

Due to inward migration, Idaho is in enviable position compared to other states.

We realized early on during the pandemic that a one-size-fits-all approach was not appropriate.

Gov. Brad Little and the majority of legislators demonstrated their commitment to our students and our educators and I commend them for it.

The Economic Value of Idaho Colleges and Universities report is posted on the State Board of Education website, and I encourage you to look at it and judge for yourself.

“Much has happened over the last five years that is having a profound and positive effect on public education at all levels, despite the pandemic,” writes State Board of Education President Kurt Liebich.