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Ybarra says Idaho schools are on the right path
The state superintendent says voters should grade her on accomplishments.
IPT’s ‘Idaho Experience’ now has complete lesson plans
I hope teachers will love this collection as much as I do and they find it to be of use in their classroom.
October is National Farm to School month
The celebration empowers children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy.
Wilson looks to take superintendent job from Ybarra
Wilson has at least a fighting chance in this election — Ybarra has opened the door some.
Idaho students are being short-changed in their education
When elected, I plan to request a “needs-based” budget, one that clearly identifies and then fully funds the needs of all Idaho children — equally and without discrimination.
One board serves Idaho education very well
Public education in Idaho works because it is a system-wide approach that is holistic, efficient and effective.
Board budget proposals designed to improve Idaho’s go-on rate
State Board of Education researchers estimate the “go-on” rate could increase five to 10 percent annually if summer melt is effectively addressed.
An open letter to the Meridian City Council
Approve a project to build a new high school because West Ada School District is bursting at the seams.
State Board committed to addressing Magic Valley’s teacher shortage
If Idaho State University cannot improve its offerings, the Board may make it possible for the College of Southern Idaho to offer a four-year education degree.
Media attention on campaign staffing issues distracts from real issues
While I prefer to focus on my plans to improve the lives of all Idahoans, instead, I must set the record straight about something most voters find uninteresting: campaign staff reorganization.
Collaborators: How universities and colleges work with public charter schools
Some of the most exciting and powerful things happening in public education in America involve partnerships between public charter schools and higher education institutions.
A case to remove English from the modern curriculum
Literature is access into a greater wealth of experience; we learn about people and we learn about the world; the real world, not the filtered version we see on social media.
Seven reasons to support the Nampa Public Library
It’s a good time to review why this is a priceless community center.
Food is only nutrition if we eat it
Healthy students are better students.
Successful students are the foundation for Idaho’s future prosperity
I’m passionate about fulfilling our constitutional and moral commitment to educate our kids.
Some agencies treat Idaho Public Records Law like it’s the Fool The Idaho Public Law
Districts have used the personnel exemption in the law to cloak information about hiring and paying district superintendents.
The recommendations of the Guided Pathways workgroup
They are designed to prepare students, with their parents’ assistance, to make their own education and career plans.
The secret’s out — Idaho is a great place to live
We can’t stop growth and voting against school bonds as a political statement is not what’s best for students.
Pension parting gifts: an improper use of tax dollars
Idaho taxpayers shouldn’t be made to inflate the retirement accounts of individual government employees.