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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Education for the people, by the people
Our Idaho schools are best run by a diverse, citizen-led democracy, not outside interest groups looking to corporatize learning
Reverse course on vouchers and tax cuts to protect Idaho’s budget—and Idaho’s future
The Legislature must reverse the voucher push and roll back the most harmful tax cuts.
How spilled milk (and my patient wife) taught me a parenting lesson
I’m granting my wife the totally made-up Thanksgiving Day Parent of the Year Award for demonstrating what I almost didn’t: sincere patience and kindness.
The legislature has the power– and responsibility – to end the crisis
The Governor and Legislature dug us into this hole.
Idaho’s physician shortage is urgent but solvable
Healthcare is not just a public health issue, but an economic infrastructure issue.
A promising AI safety tool for teen accounts
There are open questions about how well the tools will perform
Igniting a civics spirit with the National Civics Bee
The National Civics Bee gives students the chance to put their knowledge to the test.
Lawsuit could derail school choice for families leaving broken system
The best way to improve public schools is to let them face competition.
Which states have the most debt? New report shows big divide
The disparities across the mountain states serve as a reminder that fiscal health is never guaranteed
Does higher spending increase student outcomes?
One of the most important factors, if not the most important factor, to student success is teacher quality.