Idaho Core Standards

Idaho Falls beefs up writing program

New Idaho Core-alinged writing program hooks students with exciting, personal story forms before guiding them into research paper styles and skills.

Survey says Blaine residents more informed

Nearly seven out of 10 Blaine County residents said they knew Idaho adopted the Common Core State Standards. According to surveys, Blaine families are more informed on the new academic standards in English and math than most Americans.

A preemptive strike on Common Core

With a letter to their colleagues, the chairmen of the Legislature’s education committees appear to be gearing up for a battle over the Idaho Core Standards.

A letter to legislators from committee leaders

Chairs of the House and Senate Education Committees say now is not the time to go backwards. They are encouraging lawmakers to support the implementation of Idaho Core Standards because they are critical in making sure every child is prepared for success after high school.

Trustees support Idaho Core Standards

At their annual convention, school board members crafted a legislative agenda that includes support for the new academic standards.

Report: Idaho scores will drop sharply

The percentage of Idaho students scoring at or above grade level in math and reading is expected to drop from the 80-to-90-percent range down to 30-to-40 percent as teachers and students transition to Idaho Core Standards and the SBAC.

Two Idaho leaders voice Common Core concerns

An Idaho state senator and an Eastern Idaho superintendent say Idaho’s new standards are untested. They say the Idaho Core Standards should be rejected, or districts should be allowed to opt out.

Mtn Home supports Idaho Core Standards

In other news, sophomores can take PSAT this week, space program accepting applications, Blaine County improves its website and Idaho Falls students become active in mayoral race.

Idaho Falls starts late on Mondays

With the new school year, officials pushed the first bell on Monday back an hour so teachers could analyze data and help implement Idaho Core Standards.