IDAHO
Panel: Gap exists between education and work force needs
A community breakfast discussion featured five education and workforce experts who talked for 90 minutes about how education and business should work together for Idaho’s future.
Forrest Bird remembered as ‘brilliant’
About 400 people packed into one of the several hangars at the Bird Aviation Museum to watch a video documentary and slideshow during a “celebration of life” service.
State, districts start sifting through SBAC numbers
The controversial exam — aligned to Common Core standards — is likely to evolve in future years. If it survives into the future.
Ybarra offers support to administrators and principals
Schools chief pledges assistance via the State Department of Education’s personnel and resources.
Ybarra to push for additional state superintendent qualifications
Ybarra’s staff unveils nine proposed bills that could come before the 2016 Legislature.
West Ada teachers get tech-friendly
West Ada’s annual Tech Expo brought out more than 600 educators to learn the latest technology trends.
Legislative committee gets an education in contracts
In the wake of several education contract controversies, 10 lawmakers are spending the off-season scrutinizing the purchasing process.
Nampa educators work to improve student achievement
Teachers and administrators met this week to develop a new curriculum based on “professional learning communities” or PLCs.
Famed Idaho inventor Forrest Bird dies
A Sandpoint charter school changed its moniker to the Forrest M. Bird Charter School as an effort to make sure Bird was not forgotten in Idaho history.
Girls STEM camp attracts future engineers and vets
The Boise School District’s Girls Powered STEM Camp filled up so quickly that district officials are considering doubling the number of camps next summer.