Idaho Core Standards

First day of school for Lowell, Nick Smith

In addition to strengthening Lowell’s sense of community and security, new principal Nick Smith is dedicating himself to help teachers implement Idaho Core Standards.

A seat at the table gives Idaho SBAC influence

As an SBAC governing state, Idaho is given the chance to shape and develop the new high-stakes tests that will be tied to accountability during the 2014-2015 school year.

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.

CDA board approves core curricula

It happened on a narrow, 3-2 vote, but the Coeur d’Alene School Board gave its blessing to curricula tied to the controversial Idaho Core Standards.

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.

The most important standard

We need to embrace the courage to move beyond what we thought was working, and re-envision education to deliver our best.

Summer assignment: Prep for Common Core

From Nampa, here’s a look at the obstacles, and expectations.

SBAC leader offers insight into new tests

Joe Willhoft, SBAC’s executive director, told education leaders to expect a longer, more rigorous test that could take high school students as long as 8 1/2 hours to complete.

Will legislators revisit Common Core?

The House and Senate education committees endorsed Common Core in 2011. But in the face of vocal opposition, will the 2014 Legislature take another look at the standards — even while schools are teaching to them?