Category: Education
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November 14, 2019 - New program simplifies path for experienced professionals to become certified teachers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) in Twin Falls will provide a new non-traditional route to educator preparation in Idaho. The Workforce Development Council under the Office of the Governor approved an industry sector grant for $1,114,424 to support CSI in providing an accelerated pathway for emergency hires […]
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October 15, 2019 - OPINION: Expanding research and innovation in eastern Idaho benefits the whole state
By Governor Brad Little As our economy evolves and we position ourselves to remain competitive with 49 other states and countries across the globe, our ability to develop and attract a skilled, educated workforce becomes increasingly important. Idaho’s students and workforce must possess the skills to fill every level of need, from vocational graduates performing […]
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October 10, 2019 - OPINION: The future of work in Idaho
By Governor Brad Little Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce, and they will have to adapt to change in their careers more than any other generation before them. In a word, they will have to be agile. Technological advances and the anticipated automation of more jobs down the road mean families, schools, and colleges must push […]
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September 26, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Shawn Keough to Idaho State Board of Education
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed Shawn Keough to the Idaho State Board of Education. “Improving education in Idaho is my highest priority and a key factor in ensuring Idaho’s children and grandchildren have the best opportunities to stay in Idaho and for the ones who have left to choose to return,” Governor […]
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June 13, 2019 - Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship recipients announced
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Cup Scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities. The 44th Governor’s Cup fund-raising drive brought in enough money for 37 new scholarships to award this year. Recipients were chosen from among more than 1,000 applicants by the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship Fund Inc.’s […]
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May 31, 2019 - Governor Little seeks applicants for State Board of Education
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is accepting applications for two openings on the State Board of Education. Don Soltman and Richard Westerberg’s terms are set to expire at the end of June. “I want to thank Don and Richard for their unwavering service and dedication to Idaho’s students. They both leave a legacy and […]
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May 15, 2019 - Governor Little names members of “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” Task Force for public education
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the members of his new “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” Task Force today, establishing the group that will formulate a five-year blueprint for improvement of and investment in Idaho’s K-12 public education system. The task force members include teachers, school administrators, education stakeholders, business leaders, and a bipartisan group […]
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April 17, 2019 - Governor Little marks first 100 days with major achievements in education, healthcare, responsible government
Click here for “Governor Little’s 100 Days of Achievement” handout (pdf) Boise, Idaho – Investing in public education, expanding access to healthcare, and scaling back regulatory burdens are some of Governor Brad Little’s biggest achievements in his first 100 days as Idaho’s Governor. “We made great advances since January to improve the lives of Idahoans […]
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March 20, 2019 - OPINION: Increase in starting teacher pay helps attract, retain valued educators
Think back on your favorite teacher. We all have one. Mine was Mrs. Dresser, my second-grade teacher at Butte View Elementary in Emmett. Before Mrs. Dresser, reading felt like a chore to me. She brought joy to reading and set me on a path of learning that benefits me still today. Undoubtedly there are moments […]
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March 20, 2019 - Governor Little signs bill increasing starting teacher pay, highlights progress on other education priorities
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed into law House Bill 153 today, increasing starting teacher pay to $40,000 per year. The bill passed the Idaho Legislature with overwhelming support. It fulfills one of his key campaign promises and one of the priorities he laid out in his first State of the State speech in […]