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WiFi deal: Low bidder raises questions
Tek-Hut’s Nate Bondelid said he is used to the most inexpensive bid being given priority in public projects. The president of the Twin Falls company also wondered why his firm received two different scores in one category and was docked points in another.
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.