Common Core

A coalition of Conservative Groups have banded together to file a lawsuit against the state of Idaho to stop Common Core in the Gem State.

Will Wednesday be the day that Governor Otter calls a special session on SB 1067?  We look at all the options and the costs.  Idahoans 4 Local Education join us to review the latest concerning Common Core in Idaho.  Why wasn't there a hearing on it during the legislative session...

Watch the governor and the first lady back Idaho Core Standards in the video above.

580 KIDO's Kevin Miller hit the books LIVE from Cole Valley Christian Elementary this morning.

Today's guests:  7:am - Dr. Peggy Luksik discusses Common Core along with Mila Wood of Idahoans for Local Education;  7:40am - State Dist. 35 Senator Jeff Siddoway answers questions about education funding.

Today's guests:  6:40am- Garden City Mayor John Evans about the proposed smoking ordinance; 7:am- Local financial planner and radio talk show host Dave Petso; 7:40am- Scott Syme about the God and Country Rally this week in Nampa; 8:am- Stacey Knudsen and Stephanie Zimmerman from Idahoans for Local Education, opposed to Common Core.

730AM-8AM Kevin Miller and Tea Party Bob are joined by Dave Petso.  They discuss the latest market news and preview Money Matters. 7AM-730AM Kevin Miller and TPB discuss what happens next with the VA Scandal.  Both wonder why no one is sticking up for the veterans...

Today's guest list: 6:40am.. Fox News reporter Jared Halpern; 7:06am..Phil McGrane- candidate for Idaho Secretary of State; 7:40am.. Fox News reporter Jennifer Keiper; 8:06am.. Michael Petrilli- Executive Vice President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.

The chairs of the Senate and House Education Committees, Senator John Goedde and Representative Reed DeMordaunt, have announced their plans to bring Idahoans together for a serious discussion on Common Core. The Forum will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 3:00 to 5:00 p...

The governor defended it recently in his state of the state speech.  Educators love it.  Tom Luna will defend it anywhere.  So what's the problem with Common Core in Idaho?