Idaho Core Standards
A Common Core reaction bill?
Sen. Russ Fulcher wants the Legislature to approve, by law, any future multistate agreements on testing, standards or data collection.
Data security bill makes its debut
Sen. John Goedde’s six-page bill, printed Wednesday, contains detailed definitions of what is — and isn’t — student data. The leak of confidential data could result in fines of up to $50,000.
Twenty questions, more or less, on SBAC
Do you have questions about a new test aligned to the Idaho Core Standards? State Sen. Steven Thayn has a passel of them.
Luna, aides grilled on Common Core test
The Senate Education Committee took no action on the assessments — tied to the new Idaho Core Standards. But several senators made it clear that they aren’t sold on the new test.
Video: ‘Making the Grade,’ Jan. 22
This week, Kevin Richert and Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN talk about the state schools superintendent’s race — and how the Common Core controversy factors into the election.
Common Core forum packs Statehouse
The meeting gave lawmakers and the public a chance to weigh the pros and cons of the new academic standards in English and math, but was unlikely to settle some lingering differences.
Teacher survey: lesson in Common Core?
A survey of teachers — conducted by a conservative group opposing Idaho Core Standards — finds solid support for the new math and English language arts standards.
Legislative Common Core forum, Storified
The Senate and House education committees spent two hours diving into Idaho Core Standards. Here’s a rundown.
Lawmakers dig into standards, reforms
Questions about Common Core, testing and pre-K punctuated a 90-minute Senate and House education committee meeting Wednesday.
Luna changes course on Common Core test
Originally, all Idaho students in grades 3-11 were required to take the new test this spring. Now, schools will be allowed to opt out of testing ninth and 10th graders.