Idaho EdNews Staff

Shoshone’s teaching strategy: like reading a book

‘Storyline’ has changed the school.

Idaho students make strides in math

But kids in the Gem State lag behind the rest of the county, according to national test results. Also inside, find out which four teachers won classroom grants.

Candidates answer questions on education

Become an educated voter on education-related issues by reviewing how candidates in contested primaries think about funding, curriculum and testing.

IdahoEdNews.org, Richert earn top awards

Our website received General Excellence recognition and Kevin Richert won Idaho’s print Reporter of the Year during the first year of Idaho Education News.

Monday morning news roundup

Catch up on the latest campaign news, find out which Caldwell teacher won a scholarship and which charter school has appointed Lori Otter to its advisory board.

Tech pilots: An introductory course

The State Department of Education will host webinars this week for school officials hoping to apply for a share of $3 million in technology pilot grants.

Long-time volunteer resigns from state board

Milford Terrell will step down from his appointed seat on the State Board of Education after 11 years of overseeing public education. ALSO INSIDE: The board elected new officers.

State’s testing chief to leave

TJ Bliss, Idaho’s point person on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium test rollout, will leave the state at the end of the school year.

Education-related discussions coming up

Learn about the smartest kids in the world, early childhood development, healthy places equals healthy people and an eastern Idaho educator who is up for a national award.