IDAHO

A fellowship winner will receive two years of training, with full salary and benefits, and after completion of the fellowship will then be eligible for $1.5 million in grant support to launch a new public school in Idaho.

Meet the EdNews summer photo contest winner and check out the photo gallery.

The group’s recommendations will be forwarded to the State Board of Education for additional consideration and scrutiny.

Gov. Butch Otter and education policymakers have set a goal for 60 percent of Idaho’s young adults to earn a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020.

The state superintendent has assembled her leadership team. See an organizational chart that includes job descriptions and salaries.

Lawmakers seek solutions to provide high-speed Internet to all Idaho schools and possibly rural communities. They are listening to presentations about broadband history before beginning a debate to map the future.

Committee members expected to resume their work on Wednesday in Boise.

Panelist highlight the pros and cons of canceling Friday classes for other activities, such as professional development or student enrichment and remediation programs. About a third of Idaho districts have cut back to four-day weeks. Only one percent of districts nationwide have adopted similar schedules.

New committee’s first meetings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Boise.

Still, this year’s local contracts should fit within the $6.3 million set aside to replace the defunct Idaho Education Network.