Education

With graduation for most Idaho high schools just a couple of months away, it would be smart for Gem State parents to start motivating their seniors to earn some of their own cash this spring and summer.

A major celebration is taking place this weekend in Twin Falls to mark the 60th anniversary of the College of Southern Idaho.

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Uncover the charm of Cleo's Ferry Museum Nature Trail, 150 miles northwest of Twin Falls, featuring wild peacocks and enchanting statues.

Learn how scheduling a COVID-19 booster can help combat the virus, especially with schools reopening in Idaho.

My daughter graduated from Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls and was greatly impacted by her theater instructor Mr. Isaacs. She raved about him constantly, and I know still holds a special place in her heart for him now three years after she moved on.

We spent a couple of weeks on the subject, and our parents had to sign consent forms. I'm not sure that sitting through a sex education course at that age leaves a lasting impression on a 12 or 13-year-old kid, but my parents were all for it.

For decades, teaching has required a certification that can take months to earn, followed by supervised, classroom volunteer hours which can make life rough on some who need to make a living. I heard that young adults that are pursuing educational degrees are being asked to take over classrooms right now because of the shortage.

Dinosaur poop, known more commonly as coprolite, is collected by enthusiasts all across the world.

School staff used to leave a stack of chocolate milk right outside the classroom door. There were ways we as students could earn an extra one during assignments.

It's strange to think of an existence that doesn't include on-campus learning, but it appears to be the direction the world is headed. Would you support Idaho teachers who refuse to instruct in a classroom setting?

Idahoans will be happy to learn they placed lower (better) on the list than California, if nothing else.