2014 Legislature

Yes, there IS a permanent record …

No, kids, it wasn’t a bluff after all. And here’s the language to prove it.

Common Core forum packs Statehouse

The meeting gave lawmakers and the public a chance to weigh the pros and cons of the new academic standards in English and math, but was unlikely to settle some lingering differences.

Legislative Common Core forum, Storified

The Senate and House education committees spent two hours diving into Idaho Core Standards. Here’s a rundown.

JFAC takes step on employee raises

On Friday, budget-writers didn’t discuss a related topic: boosting teacher pay. Gov. Butch Otter recommends a pay freeze for state employees and teachers.

Second newcomer joins House Ed

Newly appointed Rep. Patrick McDonald joins the education committee, taking the place of Rep. Cindy Agidius.

Senate panel sidelines P.E. rule, again

Also on hold: language that would ramp up college requirements for sixth- through 12th-grade English teachers.

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.

Pre-K: a question of perspectives?

Supporters of a pre-K pilot program are touting the potential for long-term savings — which probably won’t be realized during a three-year test run.

Lawmakers take first run at P.E. rules

Should the state add muscle to its physical education requirements? On Friday, district education officials said the idea could undermine local control.