A $1.5 million contract went to a New York-based vendor who was not the state’s low bidder, and has never run a similar project in any other state, according to public records obtained by Idaho Education News.
Firefighter dads make a special visit to their kids’ school
The kids got to spray fire hoses, try on heavy backpacks, learn about chainsaws, pulaskis, and rhinos, and see firefighters — their dads — dressed in protective gear.
Campus news items: C of I, NNU report enrollment decreases
In other news, a sprawling University of Idaho dairy research lab in the Magic Valley is $23 million closer to reality.
Elevate students run their own businesses, and the community reaps the benefits
“I’m so involved in my community and I’m involved in my school,” said one student. “This is a great experience for me.”
White House calls Idaho abortion laws ‘extreme and backwards’ in response to university memo
Press secretary says situation speaks to unacceptable consequences of abortion bans.
University of Idaho releases memo warning employees that promoting abortion is against state law
Guidance is meant to help employees navigate ‘challenging law,’ university says.
New Idaho Falls CTE center connects kids to careers
The East Idaho districts cut the ribbon for a new career-technical center Monday, then showcased its array of new and improved program offerings with student-led tours afterward.
The history, context and conflicts of teacher evaluations
They were supposed to be a golden ticket to strengthen education, attract teachers and boost morale. But more often, they are tedious checklists that have minimal impact on teacher pay.
Administrators wish they had more flexibility
It’s currently a streamlined system that’s consistent statewide, but isn’t always the best or most appropriate measuring stick.
Performance makes almost no impact on pay
Evaluations and bonus initiatives intended to reward high-performing teachers ended up being overly-complicated, feeble, and/or short-lived
Spelling it Out: A tutorial on teacher evaluations
Idaho administrators are required to evaluate all teachers every year. These evaluations matter because they are tied to tax dollars – teachers must earn a proficient or distinguished rating to be eligible for raises. And the more teachers who score high marks, the more money the state gives a district for salaries. Historically, nearly all…