Use grade levels to understand NAEP »
Misreporting student achievement data is not going to help anyone make informed decisions about K-12 education in Idaho.
Summertime’s educational challenges »
Children without access to learning opportunities can lose up to three months of reading comprehension skills they built during the school year.
Core standards are right for Idaho students »
The presidents of Idaho’s public, four-year institution of higher education signed this letter in support of Idaho Core Standards.
Rush wins Distinguished Service award »
The executive director of the State Board of Education was recognized for advancing professional-technical education in Idaho.
GOP passes ‘gutted’ Common Core language »
The state’s Central Committee opposes “the collection of personal student data for any non-educational purpose.” But Republicans take no position on the controversial Common Core standards themselves
Technology grants: 81 schools seek money »
The state has applications for $19.5 million in pilots. State officials plan to winnow the field, and award the $3 million in grants by July 1.
500 teachers prepare for STEM training »
Teachers across the state will participate in expense-paid intensive professional development programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering and math.
Crapo, Risch decry cuts to rural communities »
A program providing federal funding for counties and schools faces a 5 percent budget cut — and Idaho senators are accusing the Obama administration of politicizing the cuts.
Second life for Nampa raffle fundraiser? »
The Idaho Lottery says a house raffle could proceed, in hopes of helping the Nampa School District defray its deficit. But the developer organizing the fundraiser is weighing his options.
