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McGeachin names indoctrination task force replacement
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has chosen Pete Coulson to replace ISBA President-elect Jason Knopp on her task force. Though little information was provided about Coulson, a man by the same name introduced McGeachin as she announced her candidacy for governor.
Student surveys find emotional engagement lower than other areas
More than 20 percent of the 185,000 students who responded to the survey were emotionally “disengaged” from school.
Summer camps give students ‘enrichment’ opportunity
Using Title I and federal funds, Caldwell is giving children an opportunity to learn about science, math and even cooking.
EdNews reporter earns national fellowship
Over the next six months, Blake Jones will track and contextualize spending of federal coronavirus relief funds on Idaho’s K-12 schools.
Extremism expert: Idaho critical race theory debate is ‘cynical’ effort to rally voters
Meanwhile, the Idaho Freedom Foundation, in a letter to donors last month, took credit for a “never-before-seen” reckoning with Idaho’s K-12 education system.
Charter commission flags finances at four schools
Monticello Montessori Charter, Peace Valley Charter, Bingham Academy and The Village Charter each received notices of fiscal concern Thursday.
Analysis: Report raises important questions about two fast-growing programs
In one year, Idaho spent about $3 million on coursework and scholarships for students who didn’t pursue college. Legislative researchers take a hard look at the state’s popular Advanced Opportunities and Opportunity Scholarship programs.
Feds hand down equity-focused rules for coronavirus relief spending
The new rules are meant to prevent states from cutting funding in districts that are receiving a larger share of per-pupil funding from the feds, effectively zeroing out built-in equity measures.
New program looks to connect school counselors
Just before the coronavirus pandemic struck Idaho, state education leaders took on a sizable task: connecting dozens of college and career readiness advisors across more than 80,000 square miles. The result? The Next Steps Idaho Ambassador program.
Educators gather for a K-12 threat assessment conference
“If we help students before they pose a threat, we reduce the likelihood they will ever pose a threat,” said Makenzie Schiemann, president of the National Association for Behavioral Intervention (NABITA).