Month: May 2019

Challenging a river — and harnessing its power to teach

“I was the kid, at the end of the day, who never wanted to get out of the water,” says Christopher Swain. When the long-distance swimmer takes on the 150 miles of the Boise River this summer, students will track his journey — and see firsthand what’s in the water.

Celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week

They need to know how much they are valued — not just with words, but with actions.

Episode 160: Confusion Over Teacher Pay

Idaho teacher salaries have moved up, but a new bill is creating confusion over how much the state requires schools to pay.

Consultants received more than $35,000 to work on failed school safety plan

The consulting fees are roughly equivalent to one starting teacher’s annual salary. In the end, Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature ignored state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s $20 million Keep Idaho Students Safe proposal.

Idaho College Enrollment Bump May Be Coming

A couple of key early indicators tracked by the Idaho State Board of Education suggest more Idaho high school seniors are planning to enroll in college or a career technical program in the fall.

Former Nampa teacher charged with sexual abuse

Nampa police say the victim was not one of Keith Odell Peterson’s former students. But police are seeking information on other possible victims.

Caldwell School District recruits over a hundred new students for the Migrant Education Program

Tamara Lawson, program coordinator for Caldwell’s migrant program, says the district has pushed hard to identify and serve migrant families.

East Idaho educators voice concerns over teacher salary changes

One change has fueled “confusion galore” and “distrust” among some educators, said a superintendent at Wednesday’s post-legislative briefing in Idaho Falls.  

STEM Action Center hopes to raise money on Idaho Gives Day

Plus, Boise State University student athletes will help mentor elementary school students during STEM Day on the Blue this Friday.

‘This country is in a good place:’ C-SPAN honors student videographers

Mountain View High School seniors Madison Collins and Caitlin Lanterman interspersed national voices and local perspectives into a video on immigration and border security.