Retired educators hear about Common Core

North Idaho Retired Educators met last week at Post Falls Senior Center. Co-President Norma Seaton led a program about the Common Core.

Superintendent Woody Woodford from the Kellogg School District and Bonnie Farmin, retired curriculum director from Kellogg, presented information detailing what "Common Core standards" are - that they are not a "curriculum." They are extensively studied objectives in all curriculum areas, which are deemed necessary for college readiness, according to Woodford and Farmin.

Several guests were welcomed to the meeting, introduced by Karen Melton, membership chairperson.

Each meeting a collection is taken and donated to one of the community food banks. This month's donation was to the Shoshone County Food Bank.

Co-President Doug Cresswell, legislative committee chairman, gave a report on legislation and the recent election.

The next meeting will be held Dec. 15 at the Senior Center, with a program by the Post Falls High School Choir under direction of John Kracht.

The meeting including lunch will begin at 11 a.m. Any retired educators are welcome, and can call Karen Melton to reserve lunch: 773-1349.