- By: Colleen Johnson, Principal, Paul Elementary School
Life has taught me the value of friendship. As I look back and note all of the friends that have crossed paths with me, I know that I have been very fortunate. The friends that I have had during my life have all contributed something to make my life a little better and me a better person. Many of these friendships have been developed through my participation in the public system.
Schools are a perfect setting to teach young children about friends and friendship. From the playground, to the lunchroom, to the classroom, children interact with other people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
By associating with classmates, children learn the important skills that form the foundation of friendships: sharing, communicating, and cooperating with others… 
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- By: Terry Garner, Principal, Heyburn Elementary School
A partnership between the school and the parent is the combination most likely to ensure the success of a child. Without a doubt, the parents are the child’s first and most important teacher. The teacher in the school is generally most responsible to teach the child the components and concepts of reading, math, science, and other important subject matters. The child generally spends more time at home than at school, and so support from the home is vital… Full Article
- By: Suzette F. Miller, Principal, Acequia Elementary School
This year at Acequia Elementary we decided to use as our theme, “Finding the Treasure Within.” We have previously used the “Fish!” philosophy as the springboard for helping our staff and students recognize the unique gifts and talents they bring to our school and district. We believe that it is important for all those involved in educating our students to take the opportunity to get to know what makes each and every child unique… Full Article
- By: Brian Duncan, Board Chairman, Minidoka County Joint School District #331
Frankly, I’m getting tired of hearing that our public schools are failing! I have the privilege of having been elected to serve as a Trustee of Minidoka School District and take great pride in knowing that we have very dedicated, passionate and hard working staffs that have embraced the tenets of NCLB (No Child Left Behind), and are diligent in their effort to help every child learn every day. NCLB has changed the way we look at education. In the beginning it felt like a dead weight we were dragging around hoping it would just go away. Today, I like to think of it like the gauges and warning lights we have in our automobiles which keep us informed that the vehicle is operating properly or warn us of signs of trouble… Full Article
