Extractions: Douglas Frantz; Elizabeth Shogren; Times Staff Writers Second of two parts MERIDIAN, Ida. - When conservative parents objected to a discussion of AIDS in sixth-grade classes here two years ago, they triggered a rancorous battle that began over who should control the education of their children and quickly spread to such broader issues as civil rights protections for homosexuals. Once-sleepy school board meetings turned into jammed forums for angry exchanges over homosexuality and morals. Students demonstrated on behalf of teachers who were suspended for inviting lesbians to class. Dueling parent organizations sprang to life, choosing sides and trading accusations. The culture war had arrived in this town of 10,000 a few miles west of Boise, the state capital. With it came the national warriors of the religious right.
Idaho Currently, the local school board is the only chartering authority. idaho Department of education Marilyn Howard, Superintendent PO Box 83720 http://www.heritage.org/Research/Education/Schools/idaho.cfm
Extractions: State Profile (Updated April 2004) School Choice Status Strength of law: Weak Number of charter schools in operation (fall 2002): Number of students enrolled (fall 2002): K-12 Public Schools and Students (2001-2002) K-12 Public School Teachers (2001-2002) Number of teachers: 13,800 Average salary: $37,482
Extractions: November 14, 2002 New Student Communication Agency is part of The agency, which is designed after a professional public relations/ad agency, was introduced this fall. It goes beyond classroom theory by allowing students to delve into tackling publicity and advertising tactics for organizations and events throughout campus. Hall anticipates that students at the university will continue to develop such programs in several disciplines. Campaigns thus far have included such student activities as dances and the homecoming parade, Leadership and Service Institute brochures, T-shirts for fun runs and video promotions. To date, the agency has completed approximately 40 projects and is working on another 35. The concept for the agency was patterned after the Scroll , the campus newspaper that has been in existence for many years. Scroll But the agency is not limited to students in public relations; it extends to students whose emphases are advertising, broadcasting, organizational, print journalism, as well as those in other disciplines, such as art and business The agency currently has approximately 70 students: designers, copywriters, media relations practitioners, video producers, photographers, marketing researchers, Web designers, human resource managers and an office manager.
BYU-Idaho Announces Woman Of The Year Stevens is a junior at BYUidaho majoring in English education and carries a 3.668 by the Student Talent Board. She is majoring in elementary education. http://www.byui.edu/News/NewsReleases/Woman of the year.html
Extractions: March 24, 2003 BYU-Idaho announces Woman of the Year Morgan Anne Green of Layton Utah Thursday, March 20, 2003 The senior majoring in elementary education was chosen from among 10 finalists nominated by various academic colleges and campus organizations. Green, the daughter of Robert and Ellison Green of Layton Idaho Nominees for were selected by various colleges and organizations at BYU-Idaho. There were ten finalists considered for this award. Division Nominees Alisha Nichole Judd, the daughter of Mark and Lisa Eveland of Sequim Washington , was nominated by the College of Education . Judd is a junior at BYU-Idaho majoring in university studies and carries a 3.912 cumulative GPA. While attending BYU-Idaho, Judd has served as head teacher for the BYU-Idaho Preschool and Educare Vice President in 2002. She has received several awards, including 2002 Outstanding Student for Professional Preschool Education, Family Science and BYU-Idaho Academic Scholarships. Melissa Merrill, the daughter of Dave and Margo Merrill of
Extractions: to Education Organizations The following is an alphabetical listing of education policy and reform organizations with information available on the World Wide Web. Click on the hyperlink to go directly to their page. For additional information about these organizations here on the CER website, see also our profiles of individual organization, sorted by issue, which you can reach from our Education Resources and Organizations page. See also: Achieve, Inc. Resource Center on Standards, Assessment, Accountability, and Technology: A non-profit organization that provides advice and assistance to states on education reform, particularly in the area of increasing state standards. Active Citizens and Taxpayers of New Jersey, Inc.
Vault College Admissions And Academics Surveys By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The State Board of education has approved the latestdraft of science standards that include greater criticism of evolution. http://www.vault.com/graddegree/school/schoolsurveylists.jsp?ch_id=408&pt=1
