Kevin Richert
Boise chamber touts pre-K pilot
The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce supports a bill to establish a three-year pre-K pilot program — a proposal that has been mired in a House committee for six weeks.
Priorities in the broadband budget debate
Do lawmakers want to keep the current broadband system in place, and the current contract on the books? Or do they want to take a step back and look at other options?
JFAC budgets $6.6 million for broadband
But a larger battle could be looming over funding the Idaho Education Network project in 2014-15. “Stay tuned,” said Sen. Dean Cameron, co-chairman of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
Video: Making the Grade, Feb. 19
In this week’s “Making the Grade” segment Kevin Richert and Idaho on Your Side’s Michelle Edmonds discuss the prospects for teacher pay raises, school security issues and the technology pilot programs.
No progress, yet, on broadband budget
Lawmakers and the Otter administration are trying to sort out the $14.45 million Idaho Education Network budget puzzle. A meeting Thursday did not yield a consensus.
Lessons from Idaho’s teacher of the year
Jamie Esler shares a success story with lawmakers — and delivers a challenge.
Facebook flap: State will not pursue case
The state found insufficient basis for disciplinary action against Laraine Cook, the Pocatello High School teacher and girls’ basketball coach who was fired in October.
Luna: Idaho not ready for pre-K pilot
State superintendent Tom Luna says Idahoans “would be remiss to ignore” the fact that some students aren’t prepared for kindergarten. But he doesn’t believe a pre-K pilot program is the answer.
Recall drive targets Gooding trustee
The recall drive says trustee David Reeves has failed to attend meetings and training sessions, has disrespected patrons and employees, and has contributed to a “hostile and nonproductive environment” in the district.
Fulcher starts anti-Common Core petition
Three years after endorsing the new Idaho Core Standards in math and English language arts, gubernatorial candidate Russ Fulcher is urging Idahoans to dump the standards.