Previous Posts Archive
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No Wonder The Folks Are Confused
Posted on February 28, 2010 | 2 CommentsRecently Mike Butts a reporter for this paper provided some concerns and some comparisons on the costs to educate our students. He provided numbers for Caldwell, Nampa and two charter... -
A Good Step In The Right Direction
Posted on February 19, 2010 | 3 CommentsSenator John Goedde of Coeur d’Alene has introduced a bill which, if it becomes law, would provide a significant improvement to Idaho’s charter school law. It’s not perfect, but Senate... -
What Makes a Great Teacher?
Posted on February 12, 2010 | 1 CommentIs it because of their many years of experience? Is it because of all the college credit hours they have achieved? Is it because they have a Masters Degree, or... -
A Real Change, Yes!
Posted on February 10, 2010 | 1 CommentDuring the 2009 Legislative session we posed the following question to our Legislators: Are Idaho High Schools Meeting the Needs of Their Students? We also answered that question with the... -
Would School District Consolidation Really Save Taxpayers Money?
Posted on February 9, 2010 | 1 CommentIs a blue bird really blue? School consolidation is an issue that has been debated for decades. Many state superintendents and State Board of Education members have brought this issue... -
Business As Usual Does Not Work!
Posted on February 6, 2010 | 1 CommentA few years ago, I introduced legislation in the state Senate to add more accountability in our K-12 education system. My proposal would have revamped teacher contract law and create... -
Charter Schools Do Cost Taxpayers Less
Posted on February 1, 2010 | 3 CommentsMany in Idaho are led to believe that charter schools cost the taxpayers more than the traditional schools. Not true! The valid point in their argument is that charter schools... -
RIGHT PROBLEM, WRONG SOLUTION!
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsDarrel Deide, Chairman Idahoans for Choice in Education Recently President Obama stated, “in order to improve our schools we will have to lengthen the school day as well as the...