Voices

If the state is not prepared to write the check for necessary resources to support this shift in teaching and learning, perhaps it’s better we wait until we are.

The Supreme Court has never found a state compact void for not getting congressional approval under the Compact Clause. It’s a little difficult to imagine the courts would change their tune in this case.

Wayne Hoffman writes “It has to be made clear that transparency is an important obligation, especially given that K-12 education comprises more than half of the state budget.”

About 150 high school juniors will share their voice and re-imagine learning. The limitless passion and creativity of students has been begging to be heard for years.

You are going to experience misfortunes and you are going to fall, but that’s not the point: It’s how quickly you get back up, that really matters!

Besides investing in education, rural communities must explore partnerships with local industries.

Our shared responsibility as investors and stakeholders in Idaho’s future requires creative solutions and approaches. Idaho’s educational success of tomorrow depends on how we work in partnership today.

Challenge paying school fees. Choose your own supplies. Support schools, yes, but do not be intimidated with fees and “official” school supply lists.

The state superintendent makes a mistake by assuming she was elected to represent the views and wishes of educators. The superintendent, as with other state constitutional officers, is elected to represent the taxpayers and the education system as a whole.