Idaho EdNews Staff
Sage charter to expand into vacant mall
Renovations at a ParkCenter Blvd. building will allow Sage International to double its student population to 1,000 by 2015.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 25
House Education Committee members get a glimpse of a new tool designed to track the use of technology in the schools. Meanwhile, budget-writers approve a $512,900 funding boost for ag programs.
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 24
Catch up on the latest education news from the Statehouse, including the latest on a teacher leadership pay plans for ISBA’s Day on the Hill and the latest legislation involving dual credit courses and charter schools
Legislative news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 19
The House Education Committee introduces a proposal that would change the way Idaho spends cigarette tax money — and the Senate OK’s a $604,000 ag program initiative.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Rep. Wendy Horman has drafted a bill designed to satisfy education task force recommendations for strategic planning for school districts, and training for administrators and school boards.
Education news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 6
Fees for teacher background checks may be going up. Get the latest on this bill — and more Statehouse activity.
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.