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TV is still king for the youngest learners
A researcher for the popular children’s show Sesame Street was in Boise on Tuesday to share her studies of digital learning.
Technology lessons on the move
Tour bus takes science, engineering, math and technology to students. The bus spends a full day in the school parking lot where kids can enjoy a hands-on learning environment.
Nampa board to discuss administrative cuts
Four full-time administrative jobs will be cut to help shave a $5.1 million deficit. Interim Superintendent Thomas Michaelson is still working on the details.
State releases technology pilot applications
Schools have until June 14 to submit proposals to the state.
High-poverty school seeks turnaround
Idaho Falls educators, in search of improvement, extend the school day, mandate uniforms and create leadership roles for students.
State and districts confront a data dilemma
The state is spending $2.5 million a year helping school districts collect and submit data. And this month, state officials are fanning out to offer training, encouragement — and a few apologetic words.
Reporting for duty: Common Core boot camp
Educators take a crash course in Common Core State Standards, which will be taught next year in all Idaho schools.
Middleton pledges lead to perks at prom
Students agree to pursue post-secondary training, which earns them an all-expense paid prom night.
Luna deputy takes Boise principal’s job
Nick Smith — state superintendent Tom Luna’s chief deputy — says he wasn’t looking for a new job. But an opening as principal at Boise’s Lowell Elementary School was an opportunity he just couldn’t pass up.
Crapo, Risch split on Common Core
Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo defers to state leaders who have worked on the academic standards. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, sympathizes with colleagues who want to cut off federal funding for Common Core.