Day: November 3, 2014

Trustee’s tiered licensure comments draw scrutiny

West Ada trustee Carol Sayles testified against the controversial plan at an Oct. 21 hearing. The school board has taken no position on the proposal.

Now is not the time to go backwards when it comes to technology

Education Networks of America found a way to deliver internet access so Idaho students could take advantage of modern classrooms. I’m grateful the Legislature found a way to keep the IEN going in the wake of this temporary holdup.

Weekend poll: Ybarra 46 percent, Jones 45 percent

The state superintendent’s race is the closest statewide election, according to a poll released Saturday. Republicans hold double-digit leads in other statewide races.

Tiered licensure plan will build fear and distrust

Expect to see teachers playing it safe in the classroom in an attempt to please an administrator instead of taking risks to experiment with innovative ideas and methods of teaching.

Your Sherri Ybarra catchphrase update

Remember the superintendent candidate’s catchphrase contest? Winners will be announced at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Election Day.