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Coalition forms to support Idaho Core
Find out which 18 powerful Idaho organizations have bonded in support of new K-12 teaching standards to be implemented this fall.
School star ratings appeals up sharply
In all, 159 schools are appealing their scores on the state’s centerpiece rating system — a one- to five-star scale measuring student performance and improvement. Scores will likely be released in August.
Common Core opponents plan forum
National educators who oppose Common Core State Standards will be in Boise on Saturday, July 27, to share their ideas and findings.
North Star charter fights possible shutdown
The Eagle charter school says it has “demonstrated fiscal soundness;” the Meridian School Board says the school is on shaky financial footing. The State Board of Education has been asked to settle the dispute.
Analysis: Otter’s cautionary budget tone
‘Don’t get the idea that we’re flush,’ said Otter Thursday, as 2012-13 tax collections came in $92.3 million ahead of projections.
NWPE announces new board, officers
Bill Proser, founder of the nationally recognized Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy, is the new president of Northwest Professional Educators, a nonunion teacher organization.
Nampa negotiations resume — cordially
Twenty days after an emotional and unproductive bargaining session, negotiations resumed in the Nampa School District Thursday — with a low-key tone and with a few agreements.
63 districts, charters commit to Idaho Leads
The project will assist more than 1,000 educators in building leadership capacity and implementing Idaho Core Standards over the next school year.
Lottery fever: record revenues for schools
Public schools hit a $30.1 million jackpot Tuesday — as K-12 received the bulk of a record-setting dividend from lottery ticket sales.
Challis leader takes job in Wyoming
In other news, an Idaho teacher is hoping to connect educators with a blog and Twitter feed, Nampa teacher wins award and superintendents’ meeting to be held this month.