The three remaining subcommittees are expected to finalize their recommendations next week.
Two dozen Idaho educators disciplined last year
Breach of contract was the most common violation.
Analysis: The battle begins over the next career ladder
An Idaho Freedom Foundation report sets the stage for a debate over another round of pay raises — this time, designed to reward veteran teachers.
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Master educator premiums: no word yet
Hagerman launches innovative ag and food science course
Meridian Press: Suburban districts seek help from ‘bond fatigue’
Task force subcommittee debates school budget priorities
Because funding is limited, the Legislature probably won’t be able to implement all of the recommendations from Gov. Brad Little’s task force at the same time.
Enrollment surges at CSI’s nontraditional teacher prep program
The College of Southern Idaho attributes the increase to demand for a more robust — yet still nontraditional — route to teacher certification in Idaho.
Student engagement surveys get mixed reviews and results
The state uses student surveys to track engagement, which is part of Idaho’s school accountability plan. Check inside for the top and bottom 10 elementary, middle and high schools.
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Getting the word out about Idaho’s Adult Learner Scholarship
Common Core ‘conundrum’: Lawmakers acknowledge difficulties with K-12 standards
Idaho’s version of Common Core helps define the skillsets possessed by high school graduates. But it also has its issues, House Speaker Scott Bedke told patrons during a Republican caucus meeting in Rexburg Monday.
Is Bingham Academy following commission-recommended improvement opportunites?
The embattled charter school is not posting contracts and timely agendas and expense reports on its website. And it continues to reimburse a retired leader.
DeVos deputy touts school choice on Idaho tour
Mitchell Zais visited an independent high school in Boise and a Caldwell charter school. While he says public schools are a good fit for most students, families deserve choices — and money should follow students where they choose to go.
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Early release for seniors is an unfortunate waste
Seems crazy to allow kids to attend school with head lice
Nampa transitions from A, B, C to 1, 2, 3
The district is moving to a 1-to-4 scoring system leaders say presents a more honest picture of student achievement.
Teton follows low-performing status with double-digit improvements
Administrators at the middle school made changes that led to better test scores.
K-12 task force takes a step back to focus on career readiness
State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield says there may be a disconnect between the education system Idaho says it has, and the system it actually has.
Schools use state dollars — and other funding — to jump into all-day kindergarten
At least 81 school districts and 16 charter schools offer full-day kindergarten to at least some of their students. The state’s growing “literacy initiative” is covering some of the cost, but not all of it.
All day, every day: Kuna wagers on expanded kindergarten
As Kuna launches its second year of all-day kindergarten, the jitters have given way to optimism. And the early test results show promise.
Teacher bonuses could be announced next week
After a short delay, the State Board hopes to soon name who earned the $4,000 annual master educator premiums designed to reward Idaho’s best veteran teachers.
High demand puts school safety office behind schedule
Staff put in 2,000 hours of safety training and consulting, twice as many hours as the year before. The office wants another security analyst to help with the workload.
‘Utter contempt:’ Bonneville critics rip $2 million emergency levy
The levies are designed to help districts accommodate enrollment increases, and Bonneville has used this option for at least a decade. Statewide, districts will collect $11.5 million in emergency levies.
Idaho teen participates in national mock Senate
Cora Chaney was selected to represent Idaho at Girls Nation, a leadership program aimed at promoting civic leadership and engagement.
New superintendent plans to unite Middleton by listening and learning
Sherawn Reberry is looking to the future, putting Middleton’s share of controversy in the rearview mirror.
Districts flock to technology for managing visitors
The systems are serve as a digital guest book and security screening system, checking guests against a sex offender registry and more.
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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Master educator premiums: no word yet
Hagerman launches innovative ag and food science course
Meridian Press: Suburban districts seek help from ‘bond fatigue’
National groups forecast looming teacher shortage
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
Become a guest author
Do we know what veteran teachers are paid in Idaho?
Rely on educators’ expertise for Idaho Content Standards
Getting the word out about Idaho’s Adult Learner Scholarship
Apprenticeships help meet the demand for health care workers
It’s past time for a bold initiative for education
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Melanie Flake is helping parents have a voice in the way Idaho educates kids.