Day: July 16, 2015
Experts discuss switching to four-day school weeks
Panelist highlight the pros and cons of canceling Friday classes for other activities, such as professional development or student enrichment and remediation programs. About a third of Idaho districts have cut back to four-day weeks. Only one percent of districts nationwide have adopted similar schedules.
State names evaluations oversight committee members
New committee’s first meetings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Boise.
Crapo, Risch oppose No Child Left Behind replacement
The Senate’s version of a bill to replace No Child Left Behind passed on an 81-17 vote.