Kevin Richert
IEA announces three staff hires
The statewide teachers’ union has a new public policy director, spokesman and regional director in North Idaho.
Luna budget holds line on technology
The state superintendent’s 2014-15 budget proposal includes $13.4 million for technology programs — which is identical to 2013-14 spending.
Using technology to shrink a school
Meridian technology pilot focuses on classroom collaboration.
Democrats quiz Idahoans on education
Democrats are asking Idahoans to weigh in on teacher pay, class sizes, and pre-kindergarten programs.
Democrats rally statewide for education
Caldwell speakers tout education task force recommendations.
Taking a big leap for Idaho schools?
A Texas man has won the rights to re-enact Evel Knievel’s failed Snake River Canyon leap. The bid could bring in some $1 million for Idaho schools, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.
Task force frowns on arming teachers
A state task force is reexamining school safety issues. But the group’s recommendations are just that: recommendations. State law gives the final say to local school boards.
K-12 committee agenda: Labor … and more
The legislative “interim committee” will take a long-awaited look at collective bargaining issues next week. But this discussion takes up just a fraction of the committee’s agenda.
Downplaying scores, touting participation
Idaho has the highest percentage of high school students taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Students aren’t required to take the SAT, but the state will cover student fees for the college entrance exam.
Stagnant U.S. SAT scores outpace Idaho
For the fifth straight year, national scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test remained virtually unchanged. But Idaho has some catching up to do.