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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National groups forecast looming teacher shortage
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 16-18
DeVos’ top deputy to tour Idaho schools Monday
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.
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Getting the word out about Idaho’s Adult Learner Scholarship
Apprenticeships help meet the demand for health care workers
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.
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Early release for seniors is an unfortunate waste
Seems crazy to allow kids to attend school with head lice
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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Bonneville postpones hiring a deputy superintendent for financial and political reasons
The decision is to replace a six-figure payout to the former superintendent and appease the community.
Ybarra budget request includes salary boost for veteran teachers
The state superintendent wants an additional $40 million to keep experienced teachers in the classroom. All told, her budget request includes slightly more than $100 million in new spending.
She’s a conservationist, scholar and 14-year-old college student
Pangaea Finn has a remarkable resume because she keeps stocking her “intellectual refrigerator.”
School districts move to adopt uniform emergency language
This fall, students across the Treasure Valley – and the state – will learn the same emergency procedures, in an effort to streamline school safety terminology.
Master educator premium decisions delayed
Veteran teachers probably will have to wait until mid-September to find out if they will receive the $4,000-a-year bonus.
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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
National groups forecast looming teacher shortage
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 16-18
DeVos’ top deputy to tour Idaho schools Monday
National poll: Younger adults are more skeptical about immunizations
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
Become a guest author
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
Providing students access to career pathways is imperative to economic growth
A Mom's Blog
Melanie Flake is helping parents have a voice in the way Idaho educates kids.