Idaho
Education week concludes today
Idaho budget writers will spend this week hearing budget requests for public schools and higher education. Gov. Butch Otter has already asked lawmakers to increase public school spending next year. The budget request hearing for K-12 public schools is Thursday.
Tim Hill is a funny guy
The Deputy Superintendent of Public School Finance used a little humor while explaining to lawmakers the complicated formulas for how schools are funded.
Funding, accountability highlight public forum
Conversation about education highlights school choice, accountability and investment.
Luna offers his budget ideas this morning
Idaho’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna presents his ideas for funding K-12 education at 8 a.m. on Thursday morning before the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee members.
House committee hears fiscal details
House Education Committee members were told the details of the fiscal impacted caused by the repeal of the Students Come First laws. They also learned about other education budget details.
Join a public education conversation tonight
The House Ed Committee starts talking about the repeal of the Students Come First laws. The Senate Ed Committee today discusses rules for public charter schools.
IEA releases its recommendations for education
IEA’s recommendations for improving education in Idaho include changing teacher certification, improving teacher preparation and developing better leaders.
Rise and Shine: Monday, January 14, 2013
Read what’s being published and said about education around the country. This week, much of the conversations are about safety in schools and funding.
House committee endorses cursive bill
Cursive comeback? A bill requiring schools to teach cursive handwriting is headed to the House floor.
Education task force prioritizes topics
Education task force agrees by voting that professional development and teacher effectiveness are some of the most important issues to discuss for education reform.