Day: October 17, 2013
Lawmaker preparing a pre-K pilot plan
For years, pre-kindergarten has been a contentious, emotional issue at the Idaho Statehouse. Rep. Hy Kloc, D-Boise, wants to take another run at pre-K — with a bill establishing private-public pilot schools.
State Board members rip Luna’s K-12 budget
Some board members feared that a proposed $77 million increase in public school funding would rob colleges and universities of scarce funding.
It’s time for an Idaho pre-K pilot
A three-year pilot — funded by the private and public sectors — would give Idaho’s a chance to gauge the effectiveness of pre-kindergarten programs.
State Board names its ‘distinguished schools’
Seven schools earned top awards for their five-star ranking and ranking among the top 5 percent for student proficiency.
Inside Van Buren’s academic turnaround
A Caldwell school surges to the top of state’s five-star ratings.
FFA funding request: some perspective
The Idaho FFA is seeking a $2.24 million increase from the 2014 Legislature. The state now puts about $1.2 million into ag education programs —although school districts pick up the bulk of the funding.