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Lawmakers review use of broadband

Lawmakers seek solutions to provide high-speed Internet to all Idaho schools and possibly rural communities. They are listening to presentations about broadband history before beginning a debate to map the future.

New state committee digs into teacher evaluations

Committee members expected to resume their work on Wednesday in Boise.

Experts discuss switching to four-day school weeks

Panelist highlight the pros and cons of canceling Friday classes for other activities, such as professional development or student enrichment and remediation programs. About a third of Idaho districts have cut back to four-day weeks. Only one percent of districts nationwide have adopted similar schedules.

State names evaluations oversight committee members

New committee’s first meetings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Boise.

School broadband costs climb, raising sustainability questions

Still, this year’s local contracts should fit within the $6.3 million set aside to replace the defunct Idaho Education Network.

Schools collect $28 million as lottery dividends decrease

Idaho school to benefit from $28 million dividend, which is down from last year’s record $30.6 million payday.

Business community pushes for curriculum changes

Members of the Idaho Technology Council want to see computer sciences classes in every school as a requirement for graduation.

Are these the last days of No Child Left Behind?

Both houses are working on their own bills to replace the unpopular federal education law. President Obama has threatened to veto the House’s version.