East Idaho Education Opportunities

08/28/2021

Have you ever wondered how a charter school gets started? It's a unique process in each state. Watch the video to learn more about how charter schools work and how they are created.

08/19/2021

Schooling our children has become increasingly more dynamic and personalized. Parents today have more options than ever when it comes to educating their children. But more choices can often come with more confusion. Do you feel confused about all of your options as a parent? Are you unsure how charter schools work or what they do? Please watch this brief video to learn more. Tag friends you know who may be curious about charters as well.

What questions do you still have about charter schools?

In this video, we’ll share the straight facts about charter schools. We’ll talk about what charter schools are and answer the most common questions families ...

04/06/2021

Many students in school will end up working in jobs that haven't even been created yet. Rather than teaching specific job-related skills, all children should be taught to think, and how to think effectively, so they can be prepared for whatever comes.

03/31/2021

One of the most exciting things about learning is that there is always something NEW to learn. The more we know, the more we realize there is to learn! Learning HOW to learn and fostering continual curiosity will give students the tools they need to learn for a lifetime! Tell us all about what you think by visiting our page and taking the pinned survey!

03/27/2021

There are so many benefits to enriching childhood education with foreign language study! This article sums up some great research. Tell us what YOU think by taking our survey pinned at the top of our page.

Explore various studies that support learning a foreign language enhances academic achievement and cognitive development.

03/25/2021

Albert Einstein said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence." What if education encouraged children to more freely explore? What do you think? Join the conversation by letting us know your needs on this survey: https://forms.gle/vXnYXdn3gqs9CCJE7

03/19/2021

Learning is a process where we grow beyond where we were, and undoubtedly, there will be mistakes along the way. Nate Kornell and Janet Metcalfe, in their psychology-based education studies, concluded that "The more confident a learner is of their wrong answer, the better the information sticks when they subsequently learn the right answer." Mistakes can turn into net positives when reaching for new knowledge and skills.
(As referenced in the book Range, by David Epstein).

03/17/2021

Didn't we all have teachers who influenced us for the better? Teachers who believed in us, and taught us not only to do our best, but how to be better people at the same time? Share your story of your favorite teacher in the comments!

Teachers with high emotional intelligence can motivate their students better and understand their students' behavioral and psychological well being

03/15/2021

Learning through play is so important for kids' development and learning. Wouldn't it be great to incorporate more directed play in school?

Oftentimes, children's play is more than what meets the eye. Read this article for ten great facts about your child and play!