Idaho Education Issues

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School funding reform should prioritize student needs, including support for rural schools, CTE programs, and special education funding to ensure all students receive the resources they require.

To ensure that Idaho continues to have high-quality teachers in the classroom, it is essential to strengthen teacher support in Idaho through effective recruitment, retention, and compensation, alongside school funding reform and improved special education funding.

Funding should not follow political trends. Our state ranks near the bottom in per-pupil spending, which highlights the need for school funding reform. Despite having over $1 billion in reserves, we must prioritize special education funding and enhance teacher support in Idaho.

To ensure every student is reading at grade level, it is essential to invest in early literacy, evidence-based instruction, and targeted interventions, supported by school funding reform and adequate special education funding, along with robust teacher support in Idaho.

Create a system where every student—regardless of background, ability, or zip code—has access to the academic, behavioral, and mental health support they need to succeed, which is essential in the context of school funding reform and improving special education funding, as well as ensuring robust teacher support in Idaho.

Advocate for school funding reform that ensures full and sustainable funding for special education, allowing schools to effectively meet students’ needs while providing adequate teacher support in Idaho without overburdening general classroom resources.