Voices

Polling Paradox: Idaho voters increasingly Republican, increasingly agree with Idaho Democrats on issues

To long-time Republicans who have been left behind by their party, I invite you to take a closer look at Idaho Democrats.

Supporting our students doesn’t have to be complicated

I am happy to report that our schools do focus on reading and math.

The Idaho Constitution says no taxpayer money for private schooling

Some people, who simply don’t know what they are talking about, falsely claim the Blaine Amendment is a “dead letter”

There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming

If you had these odds, you’d buy a lottery ticket. This is the week each year that we celebrate education choice. Those across the political spectrum have recognized the need to provide kids with more options, whether they be public, private, religious, charter or magnet. Education choice means all the above. It does not mean…

Calls grow louder for budget amendment

Craig, in 1979, was among the state senators voting for a constitutional convention to consider a budget amendment and continued promoting the issue through his congressional career.

Idaho’s budget committee loses Integrity

Lawmakers claim they will add funding, but they have backed Idaho into a devastating default budget.

Launch grants: Game changer, or money pit?

Politically, there are reservations in the Legislature, and not just from those on the far right.

Book debate needs to end swiftly

Let’s work together to protect our children from harmful content in more effective ways.

Public School Transparency Act is a tool citizens, lawmakers need

This MSPC idea would require all public school districts, both on the first page of their budget and also on the front page of the district’s main website, to clearly report six simple things.

Bluum CEO Terry Ryan

The state of Idaho’s public charter schools is good

Many of the conversations I have at my job at Bluum as a charter school supporter revolve around numbers.