Idaho

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Idaho
States Idaho Schools' Connectivity in Limbo After Judge Voids State Broadband Contract
A judge Wednesday reaffirmed his November ruling that the state's $60 million broadband contract had been awarded illegally.
Sam Atkeson, February 13, 2015
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As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
Mel Evans/AP
States State of the States State of the States: Ariz., Ga., Idaho, Iowa, Ind., N.J., Ore., S.D., Va., Vt., Wash., W.Va., Wyo.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 20, 2015
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A video camera records students in a classroom at Melba High School in Melba, Idaho, as a digital screen shows virtual teacher Michelle Chavez, based in a different town, leading a lesson on Holocaust literature. The Idaho Education Network, a state-sponsored broadband service, provides the bandwidth for the school to offer online classes.
A video camera records students in a classroom at Melba High School in Melba, Idaho, as a digital screen shows virtual teacher Michelle Chavez, based in a different town, leading a lesson on Holocaust literature. The Idaho Education Network, a state-sponsored broadband service, provides the bandwidth for the school to offer online classes.
--Joe Jaszewski for Education Week
Ed-Tech Policy Idaho Schools Face Potential Tech Crisis Over Broadband Issue
State officials are scrambling to make sure their broadband network provides service to school districts, following a legal battle that has left the network's future in limbo.
Michelle R. Davis, January 20, 2015
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Students chat in an 8th grade social studies class at Valley Point Middle School in Dalton, Ga. The school’s enrollment shifted to a majority of nonwhite students last school year.
Students chat in an 8th grade social studies class at Valley Point Middle School in Dalton, Ga. The school’s enrollment shifted to a majority of nonwhite students last school year.
Shawn Poynter for Education Week
Equity & Diversity U.S. School Enrollment Hits Majority-Minority Milestone
For the first time, the overall number of Latino, African-American, and Asian students in public K-12 schools is expected to surpass the number of non-Hispanic white students.
Lesli A. Maxwell, August 19, 2014
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11 min read
School Choice & Charters National Charter School Group Highlights 2013 Victories
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has released its annual report, detailing its charter success stories at the federal and state levels.
Katie Ash, May 21, 2014
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1 min read
States Crowded State-Chief Races in Georgia, Idaho Narrowed by Primaries
Common-core supporters did well in primary races for state superintendent positions in Georgia and Idaho on May 20.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 21, 2014
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Students walk across a soaked playground during recess at the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy in Rathdrum, Idaho. Like many rural charters, the school has found it difficult to acquire adequate space for its growing enrollment.
Students walk across a soaked playground during recess at the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy in Rathdrum, Idaho. Like many rural charters, the school has found it difficult to acquire adequate space for its growing enrollment.
Jerome A. Pollos for Education Week
Education Funding Rural Charter Schools Face Special Challenges
In many rural communities, a small but growing number of charters are scrounging for space and competing with regular schools for scarce resources and students.
Katie Ash, May 6, 2014
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School Choice & Charters Charter School Advocate Offers Three Ways to Help Rural Schools
Charter school advocate offers three strategies for improving rural schools.
Diette Courrégé Casey, February 26, 2014
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1 min read
Assessment Idaho's Double-Testing Waiver: A Precedent for California?
The U.S. Department of Education is allowing Idaho to give only common-core-aligned field tests to students this spring, which means no achievement data will be produced for parents, educators, and the public.
Michele McNeil, February 21, 2014
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Standards & Accountability Idaho K-12 Chief Tom Luna Announces He Won't Seek Another Term in 2014
In not seeking a third term, Luna said he hopes that his decision means policy recommendations from a state task force stand a better chance of survival.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 27, 2014
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Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, center, is flanked by fellow Republicans Mike Moyle, the Senate majority leader, and Bart Davis, House majority leader, before the governor’s State of the State address in Boise last week. The governor pledged to create a "K-to-career" education system in the state.
Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, center, is flanked by fellow Republicans Mike Moyle, the Senate majority leader, and Bart Davis, House majority leader, before the governor’s State of the State address in Boise last week. The governor pledged to create a "K-to-career" education system in the state.
Otto Kitsinger/AP
School & District Management State of the States State of the States 2014: Idaho
Gov. Otter pledged to rebuild Idaho's education budget and create a "K-to-career" education system during his 43-minute speech to legislators, more than half of which focused on education.
Sarah D. Sparks, January 14, 2014
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School Climate & Safety Residents Seek Recall of School Board Chairman Who Proposed Arming Teachers
Voters in an Idaho school district have collected enough signatures to force a recall of its school board chairman after he advocated weapons training for some school staff and teachers.
Evie Blad, December 30, 2013
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Standards & Accountability Tom Luna of Idaho Joins Chiefs for Change; Second New Member in December
A strong supporter of the common core, Luna becomes the second current elected Republican superintendent to join Chiefs for Change, along with Oklahoma's Janet Barresi.
Andrew Ujifusa, December 23, 2013
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Federal Tom Luna Regrets Focus on Vote-Counting in Idaho K-12 Overhaul
Tom Luna expressed regret over his political approach to his signature 2011 K-12 laws that were overturned in the 2012 elections.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 11, 2013
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