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Community partners train students in workplace safety
The Boise School District, OSHA and volunteers help teens earn a sought-after industry certification.
In a time of transition, presidents discuss challenges and opportunities
During a Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce panel discussion, the presidents of Idaho’s four-year institutions said little about the budget cuts facing the higher education system.
Statehouse roundup, 1.9.20: Common Core hearings begin Tuesday at the Statehouse
The House Education Committee will review math, English language arts and science standards.
Analysis: The Legislature’s laborious rules of engagement
It will probably take the Legislature several weeks to slog through a morass of agency rules. Many rules are arcane. Others are controversial — such as Idaho’s version of Common Core standards.
ISBA sets priorities for 2020 legislative session
On the list: protecting Idaho’s Common Core standards and changing the way neighborhoods swap school districts.
State Board looks to play a more active role in the legislative session
Although it’s only the third day of the 2020 session, Debbie Critchfield and state superintendent Sherri Ybarra have been active at the Statehouse this week.
How an Idaho teacher earned a standing ovation during the State of the State
It was no accident Little highlighted the Timberlake Junior High teacher during the big speech.
House Education Committee braces for Common Core showdown
In other Statehouse news from Tuesday, budget-writers took their first close look at Gov. Brad Little’s spending plan — with only a smattering of questions.
Marsh Valley to self-correct secret pay raise for superintendent
Trustees announced a special meeting after EdNews filed a formal complaint with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office.
State of the State: Little prioritizes teacher pay raises in a tight budget year
Idaho’s governor called for a nearly 4.1 percent increase in K-12 education spending. State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is seeking a 5.3 percent increase.