State Board of Education
State Board opposes private scholarship bill
The State Board of Education has joined the chorus of opposition to a controversial private school scholarship bill.
College Application Week produces a paperwork push
“We are clearly generating more interest among high school seniors in thinking about college, but we have more work to do to ensure they actually enroll and graduate,” said Matt Freeman of the State Board of Education.
State Board signs off on Otter’s higher ed ‘CEO’ proposal
Board members questioned the proposed $200,000-a-year salary — but in the end, they supported the idea unanimously.
State Board sets timetable for Boise State president’s search
The State Board of Education hopes to name a successor to retiring president Bob Kustra by May.
State Board of Education spokesman resigns
Blake Youde will leave the State Board later this month to work as an independent contractor focusing on government relations work.
High schools host college application events
Some 80 high schools will host events this week geared to help and encourage seniors to apply to college. More than 8,700 students took part in College Application Week events last year.
State Board approves new master teacher premium plan
The plan stipulates that candidates must submit a portfolio emphasizing five areas of exemplary teaching practice. Those who qualify could earn an extra $4,000 a year.
State Board could tighten Idaho’s dual credit program
The discussion comes as Idaho provides high school students a line of credit to take college-level classes. It’s all part of a $12.1 million program that is growing faster than lawmakers expected.
New report outlines education’s role in work force development
At Gov. Butch Otter’s request, 17 industry representatives spent six months studying work force development issues. The group has plenty of homework for Idaho’s education system.
New evaluation report outlines improvements — and ongoing confusion
Fewer than half of evaluations reviewed met all the criteria, according to a State Board of Education report issued Thursday. School leaders say they want better direction going forward. (INSIDE: short video clip of the “salient” point).