Day: September 6, 2013

WiFi contractor agrees to restructure deal

Under the restructuring, Education Networks of America will be paid based on the number of schools signing up for the WiFi project. This could reduce — but probably won’t eliminate — the price gap between ENA and the contract’s low bidder.

Fusing technology pilots with Common Core

Kuna Middle School is among 11 Idaho schools facing a unique challenge — testing out technology pilot projects while rolling out new Common Core standards. How will they juggle the two?

Barbara Morgan: Allow girls to take risks

Idaho’s teacher/astronaut said women are just as courageous as men, but girls are often treated differently than boys.

After the fire, Blaine sees attendance increase

Although thousands of residents were preparing to evacuate last month, officials were able to start the school year on time.

O’Connor pleads to improve civics lessons

The retired Supreme Court justice has made it her mission to tell Americans that the true purpose of education is to teach good citizenship.