Day: January 7, 2013
Rise and Shine: Stories from other sources
This feature is a roundup of links to recent local and national stories and opinion on education policies and practices. Included today is Michelle Rhee’s grades for states, including Idaho, and commentary on the education reform dichotomy.
Governor’s excerpts on education
Gov. Butch Otter mentioned education funding, possible reform and successes in universities and colleges during his annual State of the State address Monday afternoon. Check here to read what specifically he said about education.
Ed News hires three veteran journalists
Jennifer Swindell and Kevin Richert, long-time journalists from The Idaho Statesman, and Clark Corbin from the Idaho Falls’ Post Register, will join to produce Idaho’s first website devoted to covering education news only.