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Category: Education

  • December 5, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Kurt Liebich to State Board of Education

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Kurt Liebich of Boise to the State Board of Education. “Kurt is enthusiastic about improving opportunities for Idaho’s youth, and he has demonstrated that commitment as a valued member of my ‘Our Kids, Idaho’s Future’ task force to strengthen public education in Idaho,” Governor […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]