January 10, 2025 - 21:40

One can only feel sadness and regret over Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s decision to support a bill that will provide taxpayer funding to private and religious schools. This controversial move marks a significant departure from the principles laid out in the Idaho Constitution, as it allows public dollars to flow into private educational institutions.
For the first time in the state's 134-year history, a governor is openly endorsing a policy that many argue undermines the public education system. Critics assert that this decision prioritizes private interests over the collective welfare of Idaho's students, potentially diverting essential resources away from public schools that serve the majority of families.
The implications of this legislation could be far-reaching, raising concerns about the equitable distribution of educational resources and the potential erosion of public school funding. As the debate unfolds, many citizens are left questioning the future of education in Idaho and the values that should guide it.
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Kimberly Jones, former North Carolina Teacher of the Year, on education funding and retentionIf there’s a core public service in North Carolina that’s found itself most consistently in the crosshairs of hostile politicians the last several years, it’s public education. Thanks to the...
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Amy Brass helps future teachers rewrite the story of mathFor many, mathematics becomes a silent gatekeeper long before they recognize its power. It can manifest as a knot in the stomach before an exam, the resigned sigh of `I`m just not a math person,`...
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In Olympia, students get a crash course in civics as pagesIn the halls of Washington`s Capitol, a unique civics education is unfolding. For one week, high school students trade their classrooms for the statehouse in Olympia, serving as legislative pages...
March 21, 2026 - 04:19
Treasury to take over student loans as Education Secretary McMahon aims to get defaulted borrowers on repaymentIn a significant restructuring of federal student loan management, the Department of Education is transferring oversight of all government-held student debt to the Treasury Department. The move,...