Day: October 13, 2015

Youth court helps kids succeed in school

Canyon Springs, Caldwell’s alternative high school, uses peer review to encourage appropriate school behavior. School leaders say the process is working.

Otter proclaims October “Fuel Idaho Schools” month

Les Bois Junior High School science students will now get to learn about cell biology thanks to a donation from Chevron.

Building onto Idaho’s career ladder

The State Board of Education looks for a way to add other school professionals — such as counselors, nurses and psychologists.

Education news briefs from around the state

Get details on the latest news — IEA award winner, new state program to support English Language Learners, a $1.5 million grant for the Mountain Home School District and two retirement announcements.

Wife of Idaho inventor Forrest Bird dies two months after her husband

Pamela Riddle Bird was killed in plane crash last week near Hope, Idaho. It is presumed she was piloting the Cessna. The Birds were long-time supporters of education. A North Idaho charter school changed its moniker to the Forrest M. Bird Charter School.