Public charter schools in Idaho and Washington have been called the “have-nots.” Even though most are successful, they can’t pass bonds...

Idaho, Wyoming and Washington are now all considering proposals for an Education Savings Account (ESA) program. This education choice...

Today, Idaho lawmakers introduced a bill (SB 1038) to fund universal education savings accounts (ESA) that would fundamentally change the...

Washington state is getting in on the national movement for Education Choice. Just as Idaho and Wyoming advance bills on ESA, the...

In the debate over education choice in Idaho, much has been made about the Blaine Amendment of Idaho's constitution. Article IX Section 5...

We’re getting our first look at the first education choice bills to be introduced in the Idaho and Wyoming legislatures this year. In...

The Idaho Supreme Court has recognized, “In the American concept, there is no greater right to the supervision of the education of the...

Montana Senator John Fuller has introduced a new bill that would expand the amount of money available for student tax credit...

It’s all about improving outcomes for children. As President of Mountain States Policy Center, I’m proud to announce the launch of...

Idaho Governor Brad Little announced Monday a plan to increase K-12 spending in Idaho in several areas. From the Governor's release: · ...

Governor Brad Little welcomed members of the Idaho State Legislature today with his state of the state address, pressing a theme of...

The 2023 legislative session is already underway in Montana. In Idaho and Washington, lawmakers gavel into session on Monday. Wyoming...

In a recent column about K-12 education funding, I made a few simple requests of those who say we need to spend more: (1) tell us how...

Nearly 500 lawmakers across Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, and Montana begin meeting in January for their state’s regular legislative...

The release of our Idaho Poll this week has, rightly, received a lot of attention. Digging through the numbers, just about anyone can...

Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC), in cooperation with the Boise-based GS Strategy Group, is proud to announce the results of our 2022...

Our ideas to improve public schools are getting a lot of attention. Not only was my recent column printed in more than a dozen newspapers...

Education freedom for parents could be one of the top issues of the upcoming legislative session, not only in Idaho but across the...

The results from Tuesday’s election continue to ripple through state legislatures and school boards across the nation. Exit polling shows...

Small towns are known for news traveling fast and one frequent topic of conversation is the local school. Rural communities rally around...