IDAHO

First task force subcommittee finalizes its recommendations

The three remaining subcommittees are expected to finalize their recommendations next week.

Two dozen Idaho educators disciplined last year

Breach of contract was the most common violation.

Analysis: The battle begins over the next career ladder

An Idaho Freedom Foundation report sets the stage for a debate over another round of pay raises — this time, designed to reward veteran teachers.

Task force subcommittee debates school budget priorities

Because funding is limited, the Legislature probably won’t be able to implement all of the recommendations from Gov. Brad Little’s task force at the same time.

Enrollment surges at CSI’s nontraditional teacher prep program

The College of Southern Idaho attributes the increase to demand for a more robust — yet still nontraditional — route to teacher certification in Idaho.

Student engagement surveys get mixed reviews and results

The state uses student surveys to track engagement, which is part of Idaho’s school accountability plan. Check inside for the top and bottom 10 elementary, middle and high schools.

Common Core ‘conundrum’: Lawmakers acknowledge difficulties with K-12 standards

Idaho’s version of Common Core helps define the skillsets possessed by high school graduates. But it also has its issues, House Speaker Scott Bedke told patrons during a Republican caucus meeting in Rexburg Monday.

Is Bingham Academy following commission-recommended improvement opportunites?

The embattled charter school is not posting contracts and timely agendas and expense reports on its website. And it continues to reimburse a retired leader.

DeVos deputy touts school choice on Idaho tour

Mitchell Zais visited an independent high school in Boise and a Caldwell charter school. While he says public schools are a good fit for most students, families deserve choices — and money should follow students where they choose to go.