Day: June 17, 2013
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.