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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
New program looks to connect school counselors
Just before the coronavirus pandemic struck Idaho, state education leaders took on a sizable task: connecting dozens of college and career readiness advisors across more than 80,000 square miles. The result? The Next Steps Idaho Ambassador program.
Educators gather for a K-12 threat assessment conference
“If we help students before they pose a threat, we reduce the likelihood they will ever pose a threat,” said Makenzie Schiemann, president of the National Association for Behavioral Intervention (NABITA).
IEA hires Stark as executive director
He has been the teachers union’s general counsel for 10 years.
McGeachin’s office refuses to release public comments on “indoctrination” task force
The lieutenant governor questioned the Sun’s motives on Facebook for seeking a copy of public comments that will be used to inform a task force on public education.
ISBA rep leaves indoctrination task force, decrying ‘partisan campaigning’
Idaho School Boards Association President-elect Jason Knopp reproached the task force’s composition and the way it carried out its recent inaugural meeting.
Higher ed presidents forgo raises after cutbacks at their institutions
“All of our leaders realize that when you’re the leader of an institution, and you’ve asked your team to make sacrifices, it’s probably not the right time to adjust compensation,” State Board President Kurt Liebich said.
16,000 school-aged kids in Idaho caught COVID-19. That’s not what school reports said.
The findings suggest that schools don’t have complete information to make their plans for the fall, said Dr. David Pate, a pandemic adviser to Gov. Brad Little and to some Idaho schools.
At least 11 new online schools set to serve students next year
The surge in online offerings marks a changeup in the state’s virtual K-12 landscape, as school districts gear up to serve kids alternative options.
Legislator pushes student survey on history teachings via her Facebook page
The survey’s goals and methodology are ambiguous, though Rep. Nichols’ post says the survey will study curriculum in Idaho schools.
Ybarra looks to give students a voice
The superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is scheduled to be formed in August. But what is it going to look like? And what will it achieve?