Kevin’s blog

The Democratic platform on education: digging into the details

The Democratic platform makes several references to closing the school achievement gap, and making college more affordable.

Candidate withdraws from Boise trustee race

Stephen Adams, a staff attorney with Ada County, withdrew from the race Friday.

The GOP’s platform on education: digging into the details

In several spots, the national GOP platform aligns with Idaho education policy. But there are a few notable exceptions.

A closer look at Boise’s school board candidates

Four candidates are on the Sept. 6 ballot; the top two vote-getters will be elected to six-year terms.

Of Idaho legislators, an attempted coup and charter schools

Five years ago, 13 legislators toured Turkey. They went at the invitation of a group aligned with a preacher and national charter schools advocate, who is accused of orchestrating last week’s failed military coup.

Mike Pence’s record on Common Core and other K-12 issues

In 2014, Indiana became the first state to repeal the Common Core standards, with Pence’s support.

Innovation schools grant applications trickle in

The State Board of Education has four applications in hand. The state has money to fund 10 grants.

Clinton booed over pro-charter school remarks

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spoke Tuesday to the National Education Association, which endorsed her in October.

Some encouraging Idaho college statistics

Of the 2,326 Idahoans who received an associate’s degree in 2009-10, 1,147 received a bachelor’s degree within six years. Only three states had a higher percentage.