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ISAT review — three questions in question
The State Board of Education will have final say on the content of the exam, aligned to the new Idaho Core Standards.
At the Statehouse, an ISAT opt-out movement surfaces
There is no opt-out bill on the agenda — yet. But the idea is already having a ripple effect at the Statehouse.
State Board seeks to extend tax break
The tax credit — covering 50 percent of contributions to schools, libraries and museums — is slated to expire on Jan. 1, 2016.
Pocatello to seek $18.5 million levy
The proposal represents an increase from the district’s current $8.5 million-a-year levy.
Senate Ed hears push for tiered licensure
The Senate Education Committee will likely get a look at the controversial tiered licensure plan early in the legislative session.
Broadband mess gets Education Week’s attention
The extended article was posted online Tuesday and will appear in Education Week’s Wednesday print edition.
Video: Butch Otter interview, 1.15.15 (Part Two)
Part two from Gov. Butch Otter’s extended interview with Idaho Education News and KIVI and KNIN TV.
Monday will be Salamander Day at the Statehouse
Boise eighth-grader Ilah Hickman wants the Idaho giant salamander named the state’s amphibian.
Video: Butch Otter interview, 1.15.15
Hear Gov. Butch Otter discuss his plans for K-12 with Idaho Education News and KIVI and KNIN.