Voices

Vote out Republican leaders who are not investing in education, says Idaho Democratic party chairman.

It is unfortunate that government stands in the way of a free-market solution by a private citizen that could help the Nampa School District climb out of a financial hole.

Weiser High student takes a class via the Idaho Education Network that helps his wrestling team and would not be available in most rural districts.

Parents must take the lead in creating a culture where higher education is valued – and expected.

The Idaho Education Association supports the implementation of the Idaho Core Standards (commonly known as Common Core) as long as a proper support system is in place.

Districts would benefit from having greater flexibility in the use of funds from the state. Accountability should still be an important part of this flexibility.

Early years are the most important for establishing a foundation that will sustain long-term learning gains. Three quarters of students who are poor readers in third grade remain poor readers in high school.

Common Core doesn’t get us where we need to be. Homogenization and standardization of education is not the answer.

Bipartisan support for improving schools with Common Core State Standards hasn’t come without criticism, and the naysayers are growing. Ask Idaho educators what they think.

Life-long educator says there is no hidden mystery to improving education. We already know what will improve schools; it’s simply a matter of doing it.