Day: March 2, 2015

North Idaho teacher explores space with students

Chris Naccarato has transformed his classroom at Priest River Elementary into a combination of NASA’s Mission Control and a space museum, and his students into a top-flight crew.

Top business lobbyist ‘slugs’ teachers

Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Larry Kenck says a leaked email from the President of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry gave Idahoans a look at the mean-spirited good ol’ boys system.

New charters, award winners and other news

Read about the launch of a new charter school organization, student and teacher award winners and an upcoming fundraiser for books.

Boise chamber endorses West Ada bond issue

The state’s largest school district is seeking $96 million for several building projects, including two new middle schools.

Legislative roundup, 3.2.2015: Common Core survives a challenge

Catch up on all the day’s education-related news — starting with a failed attempt to sidetrack the Idaho Core Standards.