Day: January 7, 2014

Jones running for state superintendent

Jana Jones, an Idaho Falls Democrat, previously ran for superintendent of public instruction in 2006, losing a close race to Tom Luna.

Speaker: students should drive their learning

Education author Michael Horn spoke at the monthly ED Sessions 2.0 luncheon about how technology and “disruptive innovation” can transform education.

Woodings moves toward statewide run

Rep. Holli Woodings, D-Boise, has filed preliminary paperwork for a possible campaign for secretary of state. Plus more political news.

Democrats: Otter shortchanges schools

Legislative Democrats also say they well soon introduce four bills modeled after recommendations from Gov. Butch Otter’s education task force.

State of the State reaction-o-rama

Do you want to catch up on what key politicos and education stakeholders thought of Gov. Butch Otter’s speech Monday? Look no further.