Legislative Common Core Fight Looms

Leaders of the House and Senate education committees are bracing for a backlash over the state’s new public school standards and testing system. And some of the harshest criticism could come from their own members. So far, a count by the Statesman shows, Common Core could survive a challenge. The Statesman found eight members in support, three opposed and three undecided in the House Education committee. Two members could not be reached. The Senate committee is closer: four are in favor and three opposed; one senator couldn’t be reached/ Bill Roberts , Idaho Statesman. More here.

• Trustee Christa Hazel , via Facebook: “A personal thanks to Sen. John Goedde for supporting higher standards in our Idaho schools.”

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