Day: November 15, 2013
Summit looks at gaps in reading education
More than 400 teachers, business leaders and elected officials discussed ways to boost Idaho reading scores — and some of the political and social barriers to improvement.
Edmunds leaving State Board of Ed
Edmunds, who has served on the State Board of Education since 2008, will become the new director if the Idaho Department of Labor later this month.
Education department responds to anti-Core letter
State Superintendent Tom Luna and his staff attempt to clear up concerns voiced by Sen. Steven Thayn and Madison School District Superintendent Geoffrey Thomas about the roll out of Idaho Core Standards.
Hunting for some political news?
Don’t look for a headline, at least not yet, from longtime Boise School Board member A J Balukoff. He says he’s a couple weeks away from making an announcement on a possible run for governor.
Luna hopeful for ‘heavy lift’ for K-12
In an interview with Idaho Public Television’s “Idaho Reports,” state superintendent Tom Luna says he is hopeful that the Legislature will make a down payment on the education task force recommendations.