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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Monday morning news roundup

First Idaho Ready and Literacy Summit planed; Idaho Falls prepares for opening of new elementary; committees with education ties set for Monday meetings at the Statehouse.

New licensure panel set to meet Monday

A new committee charged with implementing a teacher licensure system comes together and is expected to begin work quickly.

Fulcher, Otter: Mirror images on K-12?

If state Sen. Russell Fulcher takes on incumbent Gov. Butch Otter, a state-run health exchange could be the challenger’s centerpiece issue. On education, there is little separating the two Republicans.

Idaho absent from dangerous schools list

Although no Idaho schools appears on the list of persistently dangerous schools, that does not mean Idaho schools are free of violence or danger.

Idaho selected for teacher prep pilot

Idaho’s participation in the Network for Transforming Educator Preparation falls in line with one of the recommendations from the education task force.

Taking a page from Proposition 3

Sugar Salem High School’s laptop pilot program has familiar roots.

Policies needed to meet 60 percent goal

A new study commissioned by IBE found that changing demographics along will not be enough for Idaho to meet its 60-percent go-on goals by 2020.

Testing … 1 2 3 … from the expert

The State Department’s TJ Bliss answered questions from Idaho educators about the new assessments for students and how they impact school accountability.

Interim leader won’t seek Blaine’s top post

John Blackman, a 30-year district veteran, said he values his role as assistant superintendent and HR director. He has identified goals and priorities for his district while trustees search for a replacement to Lonnie Barber.