IDAHO
WiFi deal: Several bidders had Idaho ties
The decision on a controversial WiFi contract was supposed to come down to price, technology and experience. But several bidders were hardly shy about playing up their Idaho connections.
Luna calls for protecting student data
The state superintendent sent a letter to key lawmakers asking for an executive order or a bill to ensure no personally identifiable data on parents or students be reported to the federal government.
Four bidders beat WiFi contractor’s price
Education Networks of America received a controversial state high school WiFi contract — even though four bids came in at a lower price. However, ENA received high marks in two other categories: technology and experience.
Don’t always judge a school by its score
Idaho ranks schools with an elaborate points-and-star system. But the schools with the most points aren’t necessarily the state’s highest-performing schools.
CBS special features Kuna teacher
“Teach”, a documentary from Academy Award winner Davis Guggenheim, will air next month. It follows the experiences of Shelby Harris and her classroom for a year.
Star ratings: Charters show improvement
By many metrics, Idaho charter schools fared well in the latest round of school “star ratings.” But at the low end of the scale, several charter schools continue to struggle.
Idaho charter group names new president
Terry Ryan comes to the Idaho Charter School Network from Ohio, where he worked with a network of 11 charter schools serving about 2,700 students.
Common Core author offers inside look
Ohio State’s Bradford Findell said new standards are designed to test students key understanding of subjects and push them to develop reasoning skills and discuss how they arrived at an answer.
Summer assignment: Prep for Common Core
From Nampa, here’s a look at the obstacles, and expectations.
About 200 schools may opt for WiFi service
On Friday, Superintendent Tom Luna’s office touted the statewide reach of the new WiFi service. But the exact number of schools that will receive WiFi under a controversial state contract is not yet clear.