Education Week: Idaho

Idaho Districts Cleared of Title IX Violations

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

Nearly 100 high schools in Idaho have been cleared of potential Title IX violations by the U.S. Department of Education's office for civil rights.

Board Approves Idaho Online Class Requirement

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

The state now joins Alabama, Florida, and Michigan as the only states requiring some form of online learning for graduation.

Idaho Schools Tie Merit Pay to Parent Involvement

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:10:00 -0400

Bargaining Limits Upheld in Idaho

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:10:00 -0400

Idaho's new education law that weakens some teachers' bargaining rights passes constitutional muster, a state judge ruled in a legal challenge filed by the Idaho Education Association.

Idaho Ed. Board Votes to Require Online Classes

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:09:00 -0400

The state board of education gave initial approval to a rule requiring high school students to take at least two credits online to graduate.

More States Defiant on NCLB Compliance

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:07:00 -0400

Montana, Idaho, and South Dakota say they'll flout the 2014 deadline on AYP, while the Education Department warns such action won't be tolerated.

Idaho School Law Foes Leap Referendum Hurdle

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:06:00 -0400

Organizers of a campaign to repeal three education bills that passed the Idaho legislature this year say they have gathered more than 48,000 signatures, which, if verified, would be enough to put their three repeal measures on the November 2012 ballot.

Idaho Schools Chief Warns Teachers on Political Actions

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:05:00 -0400

Idaho state schools chief Tom Luna has warned teachers and other school employees not to engage in political activity on school grounds.

Idaho Union Launches Petition

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:05:00 -0400

The Idaho Education Association has launched a petition drive to try to overturn controversial education laws approved by lawmakers this year.

Idaho Lawmakers Aim to Thwart Reform Referendum

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:04:00 -0400

Facing the prospects of a referendum to recall their newly signed education laws, Idaho lawmakers began working on emergency legislation last week that would make the laws go into effect immediately.

Idaho Gov. Signs Merit Pay, Collective Bargaining Bills

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:03:00 -0400

A week after Wisconsin officials approved a law to limit collective bargaining for teachers, Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter signed into law a similar measure, one that drew protests in his state.

Idaho Lawmakers OK Union Limits

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:03:00 -0400

The Idaho legislature approved a measure last week to phase out tenure for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining.

E-Learning Requirement Could Hurt Idaho Students Without Internet

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:02:00 -0500

School officials say a lack of technological infrastructure could put some students at a disadvantage under proposed education reforms that would require students to take online classes to graduate.

States Aim to Curb Collective Bargaining

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:02:00 -0500

GOP leaders in Idaho, Indiana, and Tennessee are proposing bills that would limit what, if anything, teachers' unions could negotiate.

Republicans Gain Clout in State-Level Offices

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:11:00 -0400

New GOP governors and state school chiefs will be poised to wield fresh influence on education policy.