Month: June 2019
Episode 168: Find Out How To Get Our New Book
Idaho EdNews editor Jennifer Swindell joins the podcast to discuss Idaho EdTrends, our new book filled with the most recently available data on public schools.
Educators set standards for master educator premiums
It is important that Levi Cavener and readers know the facts about why and how the standards were developed in the first place.
Emmett trustees call special meeting to address alleged open meeting violation
Idaho Education News requested a formal investigation from the Gem County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
When it comes to educating students, Idahoans seem to have endless ideas and opinions
More than seven out of 10 teachers, school administrators and business leaders agree that the personal and intellectual growth of students is more important than preparing students for specific jobs.
A long way to go to meet Idaho SAT goals
While SAT scores fell on average across the state, some schools bucked the trend. Click in to see how well your school did on the test.
Bonneville to float a $42.7 million bond issue
The measure includes funding for an $18.7 million elementary school and just under $24 million in upgrades to high schools. Opposition calls the plans extravagant and outrageous.
New education survey highlights value of early childhood literacy
The data from Idaho Business for Education and HP Inc also found mental health issues have become a crisis in The Gem State.
Do your kids have chores in the summer?
I create a chore chart.
Summer camp gets Canyon County kids excited about learning
Students participated in activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
City approves conditional permits for embattled charter school
Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center will likely have facilities for its students next school year. Bingham Academy might not.