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Open primaries bill introduced in Congress
The right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any taxpayer-funded election for public office shall not be denied or abridged on the grounds of political party affiliation or lack thereof.
Back to school essentials that won’t weigh your backpack down
To all of our Idaho teachers: your power to change lives is immense.
PaCT program at Idaho State tackles teacher shortages and retention
In busy classrooms, paraprofessionals build relationships with children, often in one-to-one or small-group contexts, which enable them to really “get to know” a student and provide students individualized attention and support.
School voucher promoters smell blood in the water
According to Chief Justice John Roberts: “A State need not subsidize private education. But once a State decides to do so, it cannot disqualify some private schools solely because they are religious.”
No kidding: Turns out dad jokes are good for us
Humor could be the key to good parenting.
Idaho’s Don Quixote targets the Open Primaries Initiative
Ever since the Republicans closed their primary in 2011, extremists have routinely eliminated reasonable, traditional Republicans in the low-turnout primary election.
Let’s come to the table for special education in Idaho
When needed, students who need special education services can tap into additional assistance to support their unique academic needs.
School choice: A defining issue for Republicans
School choice programs regularly operate at lower cost per pupil than public schools.
Idahoans deserve education freedom
The school system needs reform to meet each student’s individual needs.
Questioning your child’s behavior? Try this.
“Dad, you’re not the boss of me,” our 3-year-old daughter said for no reason at all.