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New licensure panel set to meet Monday
A new committee charged with implementing a teacher licensure system comes together and is expected to begin work quickly.
Fulcher, Otter: Mirror images on K-12?
If state Sen. Russell Fulcher takes on incumbent Gov. Butch Otter, a state-run health exchange could be the challenger’s centerpiece issue. On education, there is little separating the two Republicans.
Idaho absent from dangerous schools list
Although no Idaho schools appears on the list of persistently dangerous schools, that does not mean Idaho schools are free of violence or danger.
Idaho selected for teacher prep pilot
Idaho’s participation in the Network for Transforming Educator Preparation falls in line with one of the recommendations from the education task force.
Taking a page from Proposition 3
Sugar Salem High School’s laptop pilot program has familiar roots.
Policies needed to meet 60 percent goal
A new study commissioned by IBE found that changing demographics along will not be enough for Idaho to meet its 60-percent go-on goals by 2020.
Testing … 1 2 3 … from the expert
The State Department’s TJ Bliss answered questions from Idaho educators about the new assessments for students and how they impact school accountability.
Interim leader won’t seek Blaine’s top post
John Blackman, a 30-year district veteran, said he values his role as assistant superintendent and HR director. He has identified goals and priorities for his district while trustees search for a replacement to Lonnie Barber.
Meridian teaches the fun side of science
Teachers who won grants shared their lessons and experiments with colleagues across the district.
Lawmaker preparing a pre-K pilot plan
For years, pre-kindergarten has been a contentious, emotional issue at the Idaho Statehouse. Rep. Hy Kloc, D-Boise, wants to take another run at pre-K — with a bill establishing private-public pilot schools.