Letter to the editor

Malloy’s column in Sunday’s has confirmed my belief that my opponent for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction lacks courage, imagination and is out of touch with Idaho parents.

Gov. Little’s proposal to send at least $400 million to improve Idaho education has produced a political earthquake as he wisely listened to voices of the 97,000 people who signed the initiative supporting the Quality Education Act. Let’s hope the legislature follows the Governor’s lead.

My opponent said, “We can’t just say that education needs more money. For what? And where?”

A recent Idaho poll by Republican-leaning American Viewpoint revealed the following:

• 91% of Idaho respondents said funding for early literacy programs is very important or somewhat important.

• 85% of respondents said it is very important or somewhat important to increase pay in order to retain good teachers.

The voters of Idaho will have a clear choice for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction in November.