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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Analysis: What’s next for the K-12 task force?
When Gov. Butch Otter’s education task force fanned out for public meetings in April, Common Core wasn’t on the group’s radar, Chairman Richard Westerberg said Thursday. So what is the task force’s next move?
Three hours of Boise speakers end sessions
A near capacity crowd at the Statehouse listened to leaders in Idaho education talk on a variety of topics, and a number of parents who called for abandoning Common Core standards.
A second career in crisis management
Thomas Michaelson came out of retirement to lead the financially strapped Nampa School District — and it’s a longer and more complicated job than he expected.
Pocatello talk devoted to teachers, standards
Testimony ran sharply against Common Core, with 11 opposing the standards and three supporting.
Idaho Falls task force meeting draws 200-plus
Common Core standards and education funding were the major themes residents addressed.
Music, drums, laughter resonate in these hallways
Sorensen Elementary in Coeur d’Alene
Paul iPad pilot faces uncertain future
A grade-school iPad program faces funding questions.
Coeur d’Alene forum draws supportive crowd
About 130 audience members showed support for every speaker at a Coeur d’Alene listening session, hosted by the governor’s education task force.
Few speak at task force’s Lewiston forum
The governor’s education task force held a listening session in Lewiston Monday. Only six people spoke to a small crowd.
Task force: Slow night in Twin Falls
Thursday was the second night of the state’s education reform roadshow.