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Eastern Idahoans rail against changes to science standards

Just five patrons showed up Thursday night in Idaho Falls to voice concerns about the state’s embattled K-12 science standards. But their stance was clear.

Danielson framework creator expresses concerns over Idaho teacher evaluations

Charlotte Danielson said local principals and administrators tend to overinflated evaluation scores because of social pressure.

Progress report: Districts start spending bond and levy dollars

Last month, voters said yes to $695 million in bond issues and school levies. Here’s what you can expect to see happen in five districts.

American Falls narrows search for new superintendent

Trustees say they’ll make their final selection later this month, following a round of interviews and public input.

Education news from around Idaho

This week’s briefs highlights West Ada teachers who are at the NASA Johnson Space Center, a Rocky Mountain High teen who won a business contest and find out how to win a $500 educator grant.

True grit: Programs promote stick-to-itiveness

Work ethic might have more to do with success in school than “smarts.” Schools across the state are implementing programs that align with this philosophy.

Otter vetoes grocery tax repeal, allows highway bill to become law

Otter still has not acted on a related transportation bill to allow state funding for “safe routes to school” projects.

Sugar-Salem students go untested on SAT day

Sixteen juniors traveled to a nearby district to take the college-entrance exam, but the tests weren’t available so they returned home — untested.

Idaho teachers’ union names new executive director

Longtime staff member Sue Wigdorski was promoted after a nationwide search.

Thousands of high school juniors take the SAT on Tuesday

For the sixth straight year, the state will pay $45.60 for thousands of students to take the popular college placement exam.