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Department of Ed official takes ISU job
Christina Linder, a seven-year state Education Department veteran, helped oversee teacher and administrator certification at the state level.
Task force responds to cost criticisms
Task force members Clark, Lanza and Westerberg said the near unanimous agreement with the recommendations represents a mandate to move toward implementation. They also turned the tables on skeptics by asking if officials have considered the cost of ignoring the proposals.
Garden Valley superintendent to retire
Randy Schrader, an award-winning superintendent and former standout Boise State University football player, will step down from his leadership role at the end of the school year. Staff credited him with restoring order and success in a district that endured recent turmoil.
Compass: An incremental tech rollout
Meridian charter school takes a long view of reinventing learning.
Two superintendents receive awards
Superintendents from one of Idaho’s largest districts, and from one of the state’s smallest districts, will be honored for their leadership by the Idaho Association of School Administrators.
Boise summit focuses on reading
Education, business and political leaders will focus on Idaho’s stagnant reading scores — and look for possible solutions.
Monday morning news roundup
High school seniors participate in College Application Week; Idaho National Laboratory/ Department of Energy offer two grants for STEM teachers; groups prepare report on blended learning.
Lawmakers study K-12 budget scenarios
Two themes emerged as key legislators met in Boise Friday. Money will be tight, for public schools and other agencies. And lawmakers want to make the 2014 session as short as possible.
Trustees support Idaho Core Standards
At their annual convention, school board members crafted a legislative agenda that includes support for the new academic standards.
CDA teacher receives top state honor
Jamie Esler, a science teacher at Coeur d’Alene’s Lake City High School, received Idaho’s Teacher of the Year honor Friday — just five years after starting in the classroom.