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Educators back science standards during divided House hearing
The wide-ranging debate touched on climate change, human impact on the environment and whether Christopher Columbus was racist.
Buhl superintendent disciplined for inaccurate teacher reports
The Professional Standards Commission last week took action against the Buhl superintendent and a Jerome Middle School teacher accused of making inappropriate comments to students and staff members.
High school graduation rates remain flat overall but decreases among Hispanics
The graduation rate among Hispanic students dropped by 2 percentage points last year.
Statehouse roundup, 1.16.20: Second day of testimony favors retention of math standards
Thursday’s hearing was similar, but slightly more contentious than Wednesday’s meeting.
Analysis: Idaho’s Common Core debate is the nation’s Common Core debate
The Legislature’s first hearing on the Common Core standards was predictably polarized — and the talking points are hardly unique to Idaho.
EdNews announces new accountability reporting project
Throughout 2020, we want to track the performance of Gov. Brad Little, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield on education issues. But before we launch the project, we want suggestions from you.
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.
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.