Tag Archives: education reform
State education board repeals online learning requirement … at least for now
The Idaho State Board of Education voted 7-1 Monday to repeal the requirement that high school students complete two online courses in order to graduate. Yet, members of the board remained adamant that online course requirements need to be reinstated … Continue reading
Online course requirement could be modified at state board meeting Monday
Idaho voters rejected Propositions 1, 2 and 3 in the recent election, and with this the Students Come First reform agenda was dealt a setback. But there is some lingering confusion as to what this actually means for online learning … Continue reading
AG’s office: Idaho teachers entitled to receive bonus pay
Public school teachers in Idaho who earned merit-based bonuses will be paid their additional income even though the law that allowed for the pay-for-performance compensation was overturned in the Nov. 6 general election. The announcement came from State Superintendent of … Continue reading
Proposition 3: More for voters to consider than just computers for high school students
(Note: This is the third of a three-part series examining what a “yes” or “no” vote means on the state’s three propositions to be decided by voters in the general election Nov. 6. Tuesday featured Proposition 1. Wednesday was Proposition … Continue reading
Proposition 2: Pros and cons of bonus pay for teacher performance
(Note: This is the second of a three-part series examining what a “yes” or “no” vote means on the state’s three propositions to be decided by voters in the general election Nov. 6. Tuesday featured Proposition 1. Thursday it will … Continue reading
Proposition 1: Understanding what a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ vote means
(Note: This is the first of a three-part series examining what a “yes” or “no” vote means on the state’s three propositions to be decided by voters in the general election Nov. 6. Wednesday Proposition 2 will be featured. Thursday … Continue reading
Lieutenant governor hopeful education reform package will survive November vote
(Note: This is the third installment in a three-part interview with Lt. Gov. Brad Little.) Although the 2012 Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die on March 29, an undercurrent during this year’s session was last year’s Legislature, specifically the Otter administration … Continue reading
Senate Education Committee endorses plan to stop teacher pay reductions
One of the most controversial planks of Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna’s education reform laws is one step closer to being reversed. The Senate Education Committee Monday unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Dean Cameron, R-Rupert, that would … Continue reading
Thayn develops another early graduation program, but this one needs state dollars upfront (video)
Rep. Steven Thayn, R-Emmett, really wants high school kids to get their secondary coursework done quickly so they can go to college early. Thayn, a former teacher himself, proposed Thursday what he calls his “8 in 6 Program,” a process … Continue reading
Luna talks reform do-over and what happens if reforms fail (video)
Note: This is part 2 in a five-installment series of interviews with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna. It’s been a tumultuous year for Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna. He waged a battle in the Idaho Legislature over education … Continue reading