In this unique moment, where public education is in the eye of a hurricane of fraught political debate, Idaho’s next generation of educators look to the future with focus, optimism and deep gratitude for their families and mentors.“These kids are kids, and they need to be cared for, no matter what’s going on,” said Leah Christner, one of thousand of Boise State grads-to-be poised to receive her diploma on Saturday, May 7.