When it comes to preparing teachers for the classroom, Idaho colleges and universities get a “D” grade, according to a Washington, D.C.-based group. The new National Council on Teacher Quality report found Idaho teacher education programs lacking in several areas. Among the findings:…
On Tuesday night, the Nampa School Board went against their interim superintendent, and in a big way. Thomas Michaelson The board refused to act on one of Thomas Michaelson’s big cost-cutting proposals: a plan to slash elementary school counseling, music and…
Six candidates have put their name in for an opening on the Boise School Board. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The applications are available online — but applicants must drop off their materials in person at the district’s offices, 8169…
Will the Nampa School District ask voters to approve a third property tax levy to help stop the flow of red ink? It’s hard to say. But it appears the idea will come up for discussion Tuesday night. An item…
The Vallivue School District is rooted in Canyon County’s rural past. The 145-square-mile district was formed in 1961, when 13 one-building districts merged to build a junior-senior high school. But Vallivue High School, sitting in open acreage south of Caldwell,…
It’s been a rough few months for the Nampa School District, so school board members need to take their standing ovations when they can get them. The board received just such a rousing round of applause Tuesday night, after voting…
Rob Sauer isn’t sure his Homedale School District will apply for a share of the $3 million available for technology pilot projects. On Monday — as state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna was announcing the bidding process — Sauer said his…
The Nampa School District will cut some administrative staff to help erase a $5.1 million deficit. Those cuts may take shape at a School Board meeting Tuesday night. The district plans to cut four full-time administrative positions, a 7 percent cut. Thomas…
It seemed like a simple request, and a valid idea. Last Friday, Idaho Education News decided to canvas Idaho’s congressional delegation about Common Core State Standards — the math and English language arts standards that will go into effect in Idaho…
The tweet of the day comes from Troy Rohn, a Boise School Board member. Troy Rohn “Let the Common Core hysteria begin,” Rohn wrote Tuesday. “The (Boise School District) strongly believes in (Common Core State Standards) and the long-term benefits…
