Month: October 2019
Idaho ACT scores improve slightly
Idaho’s scores also exceeded the national average. But less than a third of Idaho’s graduates took the exam — and the vast majority of test-takers already planned to go to college.
House Education Committee picks apart school budget, state agency responsibilities
The committee focused on testing, budgets and earning a return on investment when it reconvened Wednesday for the second day of meetings.
Soft skills training teaches electricians to fix fuses, not blow them
During the Education Writers Association’s higher education seminar, EdNews’ Kevin Richert heard from participants in a college pilot program that provides students “badges” for mastering skills such as initiative-taking, critical thinking, collaboration and even empathy.
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Application Window Opens
The scholarships pay out up to $3,500 a year and are only accepted at Idaho colleges and universities.
Lemhi County to consider joining CEI’s taxing district
Idaho’s newest community college could extend its taxing footprint and services.
The good and bad news from fall reading scores
Just a few years ago fewer than half of our students were not prepared for kindergarten. Now almost six out of 10. Clearly, our state is moving in the wrong direction.
Educators beef up suicide-prevention efforts
Idaho consistently records some of the nation’s highest suicide rates.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Oct. 28-29
There is only one item on state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s schedule for this week, according to her website.
LOS ESTUDIANTES LATINOS SON IMPORTANTES PARA EL FUTURO DE IDAHO, DICEN LOS EXPERTOS. ENTONCES, ¿POR QUÉ SE QUEDAN ATRÁS DE SUS COMPAÑEROS?
Según expertos nacionales y locales, el éxito de los estudiantes latinos será fundamental para el futuro económico de Idaho.
Latino students matter to Idaho’s future, experts say. So why do they lag behind peers?
As Latino students make up an increasingly important part of Idaho’s labor force, experts say Idaho must step up to improve Latino educational outcomes.