Month: September 2019
Task force subcommittee debates school budget priorities
Because funding is limited, the Legislature probably won’t be able to implement all of the recommendations from Gov. Brad Little’s task force at the same time.
Do we know what veteran teachers are paid in Idaho?
Before Idahoans throw another $40 million at the Career Ladder, they deserve a top-to-bottom review of the entire compensation package, not simply assertions or anecdotes.
Enrollment surges at CSI’s nontraditional teacher prep program
The College of Southern Idaho attributes the increase to demand for a more robust — yet still nontraditional — route to teacher certification in Idaho.
Meridian Press: Suburban districts seek help from ‘bond fatigue’
School trustees from across the state will consider the proposals in November, in the runup to the 2020 legislative session.
Student engagement surveys get mixed reviews and results
The state uses student surveys to track engagement, which is part of Idaho’s school accountability plan. Check inside for the top and bottom 10 elementary, middle and high schools.
Common Core ‘conundrum’: Lawmakers acknowledge difficulties with K-12 standards
Idaho’s version of Common Core helps define the skillsets possessed by high school graduates. But it also has its issues, House Speaker Scott Bedke told patrons during a Republican caucus meeting in Rexburg Monday.
National groups forecast looming teacher shortage
By 2026, the nation will need even more elementary and secondary school teachers
Is Bingham Academy following commission-recommended improvement opportunites?
The embattled charter school is not posting contracts and timely agendas and expense reports on its website. And it continues to reimburse a retired leader.
DeVos deputy touts school choice on Idaho tour
Mitchell Zais visited an independent high school in Boise and a Caldwell charter school. While he says public schools are a good fit for most students, families deserve choices — and money should follow students where they choose to go.
Early release for seniors is an unfortunate waste
My son is done with school at 1:07 p.m. — every day.