The public has an opportunity to contribute to the educational system via comments on content standards.
The Idaho Department of Education is seeking feedback from the public, asking for comments on drafts of changes made to the Idaho Content Standards alignment for Arts, Humanities, Computer Science/Educational Technology, Driver Education, Social Studies and World Language.
“This review process gives Idahoans a chance to have a voice in bringing high-quality education into classrooms statewide,” said Debbie Critchfield, superintendent of public instruction. “We welcome and encourage your thoughts and suggestions as our standards of review committees continue to work towards finalizing these drafts.”
Responses from the public will be reviewed by a standards committee, determining if any of the feedback is actionable and thereby worked into the final standards drafts, a release stated. The drafts will be presented to the State Board of Education for review in June.
According to the Department of Education, “Idaho code requires the state to periodically review its content standards. Leading up to this public comment period, the department has engaged in a statewide review process that included educators, parents, administrators and other educational stakeholders who serve on review committees for each content area. These groups worked to prepare these drafts for public review and comment.”
Those who wish to review the drafts and submit comments can visit https://sde.idaho.gov/academic/standards/standards-review.html under the 2023/2024 dropdown menu. Comments will be accepted until April 20.