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NWPE and The Village Charter School to Kick of National School Choice Week
posted by: Cindy Omlin | January 21, 2015, 10:26 am   


Boise educators and families will gather to celebrate their school and teacher association choices at a “Coffee Kickoff” on January 26, 2015, organizers announced today.

 
Workshop on Grammar for Teachers
posted by: Cindy Omlin | January 20, 2015, 02:13 pm   


Are you or your colleagues frustrated with your ability to teach grammar or use it effectively in your own communications?  Teachers in the Spokane, Washington, and North Idaho area are invited to attend Mary Ellan Moe's workshop, "Help with Common Core Through Grammar Workshop," on Saturday, January 24, from 8:30 to 3:30 at the North Spokane Public Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, Spokane.

 
Idaho Hosts Common Core Education Event
posted by: Cindy Omlin | January 16, 2015, 04:39 pm   


Idahoans for Local Education
(I4LE) is a group working to advance local control in Idaho's education system and stopping Common Core State Standards.  I4LE wants to preserve Idaho’s local educational sovereignty by keeping educational decision making close to home, where parents can make a difference.  It also works to ensure that Idaho‘s education system has the highest standards so students are given the ability to be anyone they want to be.  To this end, I4LE is sponsoring an event hosting Dr. Peg Luksik addressing "Common Core, SBAC Tests & The Truth."

 
Are you celebrating Religious Freedom Day?
posted by: Cindy Omlin | January 15, 2015, 04:55 pm   

Religious Freedom Day is tomorrow, January 16th. And schools are being encouraged to spend time recognizing the day as the anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom from 1786.

 
No Child Left Behind Overhaul: AAE Responds
posted by: Cindy Omlin | January 15, 2015, 02:47 pm   


With renewed focus on overhauling the No Child Left Behind law gaining traction among Hill insiders, many educators are left wondering whether or not their best interests will be represented in reauthorization efforts. As the nation’s leading voice for professional educators, AAE is taking action and is sending Congress a clear message on behalf of teachers. Here’s what Executive Director Gary Beckner had to say:

 
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