Carly Flandro

2 weeks ago | idahoednews.org | Carly Flandro

In many ways, school buses are classrooms on wheels — complete with student misbehavior. But in this case, the adult in charge is faced away from students and focused on another task entirely: driving. Add in students using inappropriate language, playing loud music or refusing to stay seated, and it can become overwhelming. But rural Jerome School District is adopting technology next school year that aims to help.

3 weeks ago | idahoednews.org | Carly Flandro

POCATELLO — When Irving Middle School opened its doors in 1925, Calvin Coolidge was president and “The Great Gatsby” was hot off the presses. The world has changed since then, and so has the school. But 100 years later, its doors are still open. Students and alumni  — from the young to the silver-haired — came together to roam Irving’s hallways once more and reflect on its past at a centennial open house Wednesday.

3 weeks ago | idahoednews.org | Carly Flandro

The West Ada School District is investing up to $1.8 million in 17 new elementary administrator positions amid calls for more support in primary classrooms. Elementary teachers have asked for more assistance “managing student needs in an increasingly complex classroom environment,” Niki Scheppers, the district’s chief of staff for communications, wrote in an email. And elementary principals say they need more support so they can better focus on leading their schools.

3 weeks ago | idahoednews.org | Carly Flandro

Nearly ten years after the state started paying for high school students to take college-level courses, the dual credit program has grown in leaps and bounds — and with that growth has come a need to establish guardrails and support systems. That’s according to the results of a comprehensive review of the state’s dual credit program, which were shared with the State Board of Education Thursday at its regular meeting.

1 month ago | idahoednews.org | Carly Flandro

The Professional Standards Commission (PSC) disciplined two teachers last week for failing to maintain appropriate relationships with students and/or colleagues. A former Homedale teacher’s certificates were revoked, and a former West Ada teacher’s certificates were suspended. More details on both cases are below. The PSC is a volunteer board of 18 teachers, school administrators and higher education officials.