Voices
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.
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.
Governor’s school proposal too little, too late
How we got here is a lesson Idahoans cannot afford to forget. As our schools have gone long underfunded.
Arizona’s cautionary tale that Idaho lawmakers can still avoid repeating
Idaho can’t afford to financially support two new school systems.
Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims
Hopefully, lawmakers can come up with a plan that uniquely fits Idaho and helps more students succeed.
Take Back Idaho takes aim at the far right
A group called Take Back Idaho has launched a campaign to provide a different sort of narrative from the IFF and those to the right.
Lawmakers must support public education and reject vouchers
Public schools in Idaho face challenges, but the answer is not diverting resources and discrediting the institutions that serve as the bedrock of our communities.
Idaho’s educators labor every day to set students up for success
Collaboration and learning are other keys. Besides data sharing, teachers meet in groups and discuss ideas about how to improve each student’s proficiency.
Changes to school bond vote requirements should be tied to the November general election
Moving to a 3/5 vote requirement for school bonds, IF the election is required to be held at the November general for maximum voter turnout and involvement.