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Traditional storyteller brings Nez Perce culture to curriculum

About 60 educators attended Harry Slickpoo’s seasonal rounds presentation at the Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center east of Lewiston.

Educators share lessons and memories from Indian Education Summit

“It’s important for both viewpoints to be included in the curriculum, not just one or the other,” an Indian Education summit attendee said.

West Bonner board strikes Durst repeal, tables contract discussion

Despite audience objections, Wednesday’s special meeting quickly adjourned around the eight-minute mark

Leaders recognize lack of Native American educators as concern

“There has to be specific attention to how we attract our Native students into thinking about being a teacher,” state superintendent Debbie Critchfield said.

Commission hires new director, welcomes new commissioner

INSIDE: Commenters call out overregulation and errors.

Homeschoolers discuss how to navigate an unconventional learning experience

Convention speaker Jenny Nelson talked about finding dinosaur bones and watching buffalo herds. “You can’t duplicate this inside your house with a textbook.”

President Green: U of Phoenix purchase is vital to U of I’s long-term viability

If the U of I doesn’t expand, it will be left to compete in a shrinking market, for a limited number of college-bound 18- to 22-year-olds. “Frankly, in my opinion, not all institutions in this country will survive,” Green said in an Idaho Education News podcast interview.