State Board of Education
State Board standards roadshow continues — with a hearing in Challis
At issue are “rules governing thoroughness,” which include the Idaho Core Standards in math and English language arts, and state science standards.
Master educator premiums: no word yet
About 1,400 veteran teachers are waiting for word on the three-year, $4,000-a-year premiums.
Attention seniors: College ‘direct admissions’ paperwork is on the way
All Idaho high school seniors are pre-approved for some or all of the state’s two- and four-year colleges and universities. And they can start applying, for free, on Oct. 1.
Master educator premium decisions delayed
Veteran teachers probably will have to wait until mid-September to find out if they will receive the $4,000-a-year bonus.
At Twin Falls hearing, educators push for keeping Common Core
Public hearings will continue in Coeur d’Alene Thursday and Idaho Falls Tuesday.
Master educator premium reviews hit some glitches
The State Board of Education is still hoping to award the $4,000-a-year bonuses by its Sept. 1 deadline.
A showdown on Common Core? Hearings could center on standards
Hundreds of Idahoans asked for a say on school academic standards. Starting Aug. 19, they’ll get their wish.
Critchfield is ready to call for changes
The State Board’s new president wants a more strategic and deliberative approach to improving education in Idaho.
Little seeks two new State Board members
Don Soltman and Richard Westerberg are stepping down when their five-year terms end in June. That gives Idaho’s new governor his first chance to make an imprint on the board.
Eight is (more than enough): State Board puts dated rules on the chopping block
Without discussion, the State Board of Education redlined the rules — a small step in a larger process of reviewing more than 8,000 pages of regulations across state government.