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EdNews honored with 16 Press Club awards

Idaho Education News took home awards ranging from reporting, to audience engagement and photography.

Education news from around Idaho

IEA named annual award winners, six Idaho students are Presidential Scholar semifinalists and the SDE is taking applications for the USDA’s fresh fruit and vegetable program.

Ybarra names new Deputy Superintendent of Operations

Joel Wilson replaces Tim McMurtrey, who is retiring after nearly 35 years in Idaho education. McMurtrey has been with the superintendent’s office since 2015.

Blake Jones joins Idaho EdNews

He was born in Boise, raised in Meridian and educated in Caldwell.

Education news from around Idaho

Teacher nominations are open, as well as grant money being distributed and a new website that helps students find pathways to their career of choice.

The wait is over — state announces bonus recipients

The State Board initially said it would notify applicants last August, but portfolio reviews were sidelined by the pandemic.

Education news from around Idaho

Get details on grant money for nutrition programs, Idaho’s college savings program and new board members for the STEM Action Center Foundation.

Episode 246: An End of An Era For Extra Credit

Thank you so much to all our listeners and friends.

Education news from around Idaho

The State Department of Education is looking for a new communications director, and registration is open for the SDE’s prevention conference geared toward keeping Idaho schools and students safe.