On January 4, The New York Times published a story about how many Idaho teachers are resisting new technology mandates passed by the 2011 Idaho Legislature. (The mandates are subject to a voter referendum in November 2012.) The Idaho Statesman reprin…
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Seven Idaho educators are featured in new statewide television ads in which each offers one reason they are passionate about their jobs. The educators and their messages are:
“I love when my students achieve more than they thought was possibl…
The first Idaho screening of the new documentary film American Teacher will take place at 7 p.m. January 6 at the Boise State University Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive. The film is narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon.
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The Idaho Education Association congratulates the January 2012 winners of the Cold Hard Cash drawing held monthly October through May. They are:
Shannon Barry – American Falls Education Association
Melica Haarr – Lakeland Ed…
The Associated Press named education reform battles as the top Idaho story of 2011. Reporters wrote:
(State Superintendent Tom) Luna unveiled the plan he called Students Come First just two days after lawmakers convened in Boise for the 2011 …