Day: October 7, 2014

Hundreds pack tiered licensure hearing

Nearly everyone who spoke opposed the plan and its use of local evaluations and test scores.

What is the definition of a great school?

A national education expert says a great school blends formal and informal learning, utilizing “co-teaching” and technology.

Idaho AP performance shows improvement

Meanwhile, Idaho students lag well behind national benchmarks on the SAT, according to a report issued Tuesday.

Flawed tiered certification rule needs an overhaul

It is an issue that could have a detrimental effect on our ability to recruit and retain quality teachers, and is another attempt on the part of policymakers to discredit the experience, insight and professionalism of Idaho’s teachers.