Day: June 8, 2015
GOP resolution urges use of Bible in schools
Republicans urged the use of the Bible “for reference purposes,” but backed away from encouraging optional Bible classes.
Snake River and its superintendent part ways
Mark Gabrylczyk is leaving the district, effective immediately, with two years left on his contract.
Another hitch delays ISAT results
Some parents may have to wait until September for results from the Common Core-aligned test.
Teens give gift of trained puppies
Students spend more than a year caring for and teaching puppies to become assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
Idaho’s STEM Action Center scheduled to open July 1
Legislators authorized the center, which will focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math during the 2015 legislative session.
Invent new and fun ways to learn
Let’s work to improve our schools and get kids excited about learning and trying new things for the betterment of my future, your future and generations to come.
Video: Making the Grade, 6.10.15
This week’s topics: the ongoing delays in grading Idaho’s SBAC, the Idaho GOP’s Bible-in-the-classroom resolution — and more.
Horseshoe Bend school official named to county commission
Laura Baker — Horseshoe Bend’s clerk, treasurer and business manager — will complete a commission term that ends in January 2017.
Governor awards 38 college scholarships
Students headed to an Idaho institute of high education were awarded Governor’s Cup scholarship.