Idaho EdNews Staff

Teachers honored for STEM innovations

Five Idaho teachers were recognized for going above and beyond to make math and science more challenging, exciting and relevant to their students.

Gooding ranked nationally for technology use

Idaho’s Gooding School District earns national recognition for using mobile devices as education tools and offering appropriate training to teachers and students.

Three principals honored for their work

School leaders perform above and beyond and receive recognition from the Idaho School Administrators Association.

Boise begins selection of new trustee

The Boise School District to begin its search to replace a trustee who had been a member of the board for 23 years.

Education task force meetings set

The governor’s education task force is hitting the road, starting next week. Get the schedule here — and learn how to get engaged and stay informed.

Charter bills clear House again

The House signed off on Senate amendments to two charter schools bills — sending both to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.

Longtime Boise school trustee dies of cancer

Janet Orndorff — a former teacher and longtime volunteer for Boise schools — had served on the district’s board since 1990.

Idaho teacher, schools earn national recognition

Science teacher awarded $20,000 lab makeover; two Idaho schools advance to Final Four in a math competition.

National education publication features Idaho

Ed Week featured Idaho’s connection with the Khan Academy.

Statehouse roundup, 3.14.13

The personal property tax parlor game continues. And legislative action — on teacher salary money, school labor issues and a school security bill, and more.