IDAHO
Rigby immerses young children in foreign languages
Idaho curriculum is taught in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish in Rigby. Research indicates children who learn foreign languages often exceed their peers on assessments in their later grades.
Control of Senate Ed up for grabs
The committee’s new chair, and at least three new members, are expected to be named during the Legislature’s organizational session later this week.
State Board appoints SBAC review panel
Members of the review committee will report to Boise in December to begin reviewing test questions for bias and sensitivity.
What’s next for Idaho’s school broadband network?
The fate of the popular but embattled Idaho Education Network may be settled in the courts, and in legislative chambers.
West Ada deputy superintendent retires
Bruce Gestrin was a 24-year veteran of the West Ada School District, including 14 years as deputy superintendent.
State Board will take up teacher pay in December
State Board of Education members remain committed to addressing teacher pay before the 2015 legislative session, staffers said.
West Ada partners up for YMCA, school campus
Partnership expected to have implications for district’s next bond issue.
Boise starts search for new trustee
A successor to Joan Boren will be named on Jan. 12.
Estate donates $750,000 to Emmett kids
A successful Emmett family sets up two endowment funds that will provide scholarships and support programs in the Emmett School District.
State asks judge to reconsider broadband ruling
The motion comes eight days after a district judge tossed out the $60 million deal for the Idaho Education Network high school broadband contract.