Kevin Richert
Big screens — and a gradual step
Interactive whiteboards are the centerpiece of a Moscow technology pilot.
Lawmakers plan another dive into data
A legislative interim committee — with a broad mission that encompasses all K-12 issues — will take a second look at computer systems designed to allow schools to track student performance.
District dumps idea of arming teachers
The idea of allowing teachers to bring guns into the classroom found scant support within North Idaho’s Lake Pend Oreille School District.
Report: Teacher taped student’s mouth
North Star Charter School is saying little about the reported incident, and the complaint against fifth-grade teacher Julie Handyside.
Hear from task force members Nov. 13
Three members of the 31-person task force will discuss the plan at a City Club of Boise forum.
Democrats: We have a (secret) plan …
Democrats met last weekend in Twin Falls. Still no public word, yet, on announced candidates for governor, state superintendent of public instruction, or other statewide races.
Lands transfer: Lawmakers get an earful
Some legislators believe a transfer of public lands from Uncle Sam to the state will boost education funding. But one Idaho timber industry representative is hoping for reforms at the federal level — and tribal leaders oppose the transfer.
Is Luna changing his views on pre-K?
A news story suggests Superintendent Tom Luna’s opposition to pre-kindergarten programs is softening.
In eastern Idaho, a collaborative iPad rollout
Teachers and students coach each other at Dayton’s Beutler Middle School.
Fulcher, Otter: Mirror images on K-12?
If state Sen. Russell Fulcher takes on incumbent Gov. Butch Otter, a state-run health exchange could be the challenger’s centerpiece issue. On education, there is little separating the two Republicans.