School leaders are seeing an increase in negative mindsets, a lack of resiliency, and even “suicide ideation” in young children.
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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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The Caldwell School Board disregards the voices of concerned citizens
I stand with those who believe our local school boards’ decisions should reflect our communities’ values and priorities, not be dictated by outside organizations.
A disheartening preview of coming attractions at the Statehouse theater
We have Idaho’s fledgling Attorney General Raul Labrador, going beyond his scripted duties under Idaho law and inserting himself into an education controversy that is none of his business.
Time is running out: Ask our leaders to approve the Supplemental Appropriation for Emergency Rental Assistance
The Nampa School District has assisted countless families with accessing ERA funds, but these are not “countless” families.
Lawmakers must avoid the false promise of vouchers
Neither publicly elected school boards nor state officials oversee private schools, leaving taxpayers without input, insight or recourse about how tax dollars are spent.
The most crucial decision for education since statehood will take place this session
The decision facing lawmakers is whether to use taxpayers’ dollars to finance private and religious schools. My answer to that is an emphatic no.
Educational choice: Only a win for students who attend private schools
Let’s not dilute state investments by redirecting funds toward private schools that don’t have public accountability.
An educator’s opinion on why school choice matters
Some of my children did not do very well in traditional district schools.
Blaine County superintendent gives his perspective on go-on rates
We recognize that public schools need to be held accountable for their outcomes and to some extent, the opportunities that students have after high school.
What if grocery stores were run like public schools?
Quality education for our kids is as vital as nutrition. We must rethink education.