Chamber supports Common Core

The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for the Idaho Core Standards, which raises the bar for what students learn in math and English.

"The standards help students prepare for the rigors of a post-secondary education," the Chamber said in a prepared statement.

Robby Robinson, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce president, noted that "these math and English standards are very important to helping our students prepare for their lives and careers after graduation from high school.

"As one of our Chamber of Commerce board members said, supporting the Idaho Core Standards is 'a no brainer' because they support our students. We believe these standards are particularly important to our state's military families, particularly those that move into and out of our state as part of their military assignments," Robinson said.

"The standards will help ensure these students can easily transition into and out of our Idaho schools. As business owners and managers, and as parents and grandparents, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping Mountain Home and Idaho students meet their maximum learning potential."

Idaho Business for Education President Rod Gramer added that "we are pleased that the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce is joining our coalition to support the successful implementation of the Idaho Core Standards. Their support shows that Idaho parents and educators from all across the state and from diverse backgrounds believe these standards will help our young people become successful academically, professionally and in life."