Idaho EdNews Staff
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 3
The House Education Committee OKs a bill to create a new teaching award, and a $604,000 ag initiative gets initial approval in the Senate Education Committee.
Statehouse news: Charter rankings jump
Idaho made substantial gains in a national report that grades states on their charter school laws.
Today’s joint session is for public testimony
Anyone is welcome to speak about anything education related — except Idaho Core Standards. The governor’s task force recommendations are the preferred topic.
In Pocatello, a Facebook about-face
Laraine Cook was fired in October over a photo posted on her Facebook page. On Tuesday night, the School Board voted unanimously to offer Cook her job back.
Senate committee punts on P.E. rule
The State Department of Education rule, ramping up physical education requirements, is already facing opposition in the House.
Albertsons distribute funds to local charities, schools
More than $1 million was given to 48 schools, food banks and the United Way.
New lawmaker headed to Ed Committee
Ilana Rubel, a Boise attorney appointed to the House Wednesday, will likely end up taking one of the Democrats’ three spots on the House Education Committee.
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Foundation grants $31 million in 2013
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation grants went to 120 public, charter and alternative K-12 schools and districts across the state as well as every public university and community college in Idaho.
Online academy to offer technical training
Idaho businesses to partner with national online provider K12 Inc. to launch the College and Career Readiness Academy.