Day: October 28, 2013
Committee discusses teacher licenses, pay
Members used their first meeting to review Task Force recommendations and begin studying licensure systems put in place in other states. They meet again Nov. 25 at the Statehouse.
Tips for getting kids to love reading
Here are some ideas for getting children interested in books, from offering rewards to letting them “own” characters.
Is Luna changing his views on pre-K?
A news story suggests Superintendent Tom Luna’s opposition to pre-kindergarten programs is softening.
New website offers news about new standards
Idahoans for Excellence in Education launched a website devoted to offering resources and information that supports the implementation of Idaho Core Standards.
Tis the season to be creative
Enter this year’s holiday card contest for a chance to display your artwork on the state’s greeting card.
In eastern Idaho, a collaborative iPad rollout
Teachers and students coach each other at Dayton’s Beutler Middle School.
Monday morning news roundup
First Idaho Ready and Literacy Summit planed; Idaho Falls prepares for opening of new elementary; committees with education ties set for Monday meetings at the Statehouse.