Day: April 28, 2015
Schools in timber country get two-year funding reprieve
The federal program was worth $7.2 million to Idaho schools in 2013-14. More money Is on its way.
State launches review of data collection
Does Idaho need to collect 561 data elements from districts? State officials will spend the next two weeks looking for the answer.
The first, complicated steps to a career ladder
District officials are figuring out how to implement the complicated new teacher pay plan, signed into law less than four weeks ago.
Who is Forrest Bird, the namesake of a North Idaho school?
The 93-year-old is an accomplished pilot, doctor and world-famous inventor.
Are you smarter than a seventh grader?
Let’s see if you would make the cut. Just don’t show the results to your boss. Share this quiz on Facebook or Twitter and you will be eligible to win Idaho EdNews swag in a random drawing. [playbuzz-item url=”//www.playbuzz.com/hannahs27/are-you-smarter-than-a-seventh-grader”]
North Idaho principal reflects on his career
Idaho’s 2013 Principal of the Year says students improve every year and “The future is in good hands with this generation.”
State seeks comment on waiver from federal education laws
Parents, educators and education groups encouraged to share feedback with state officials.