What if we set more students up for success in school, work and life before we waste their talent and potential? Now that’s really doing something.
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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Guided Pathways: Smoothing Idaho’s education pipeline
The Guided Pathways Committee will continue to develop and refine strategies for improving our system this summer.
An investment today will bring the doctors to stay
Idaho reserves 40 seats in the University of Washington School of Medicine for its residents. This program is not enough to address our declining availability of doctors.
Universal access to education is possible in this online age
Open Educational Resources is not only vital, but is at the forefront of the movement toward making college accessible for all learners.
We can’t let Idaho remain a ‘scroll-down’ state
Idaho is once again at the bottom of a national ranking because the party in charge is failing to invest in its people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Idaho public schools are improving, despite continuing negativity
“Even our measured, incremental progress belies the claims of those constantly browbeating Idahoans with admonitions not to fail,” says Gov. Butch Otter.
Advanced opportunities upward trajectory
The State Board is committed to removing barriers and finding ways to make sure all students have access and understand the benefits of earning dual credits.
School readiness is about more than the ABCs
Adopting the Smarty Ants program will not solve the early learning challenges in Idaho alone.
Setting tuition and fees should never be ‘pretty or efficient’
I am proud of the way the State Board worked through the various proposals put forth by our colleges and universities.
Alternative schools deserve an alternative accountability measure
If sanctions are being placed on schools solely based on graduation rate, how will alternative schools ever be able to comply? They won’t!
Saving is key to sustaining Idaho’s go-on efforts
Start putting aside money for someone you love, and then help spread the word.
Poverty is our biggest challenge in education
And the only way to defeat it is for responsible adults to give struggling students an equal shot at success.
One Stone is a place where my ideas hold weight
The experience I’ve gained on the board has increased my confidence that I will be able to start a business that makes a positive contribution to society.
Administrative snafu needs to end for students’ sake
The State Department of Education should do away with the senior math requirement.