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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.
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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.
Multiple superintendent positions open around the state
From Idaho Falls to Coeur d’Alene, schools board are being tasked with filling leadership positions.
EdNews earns national fellowship for higher ed reporting project
Senior reporter Kevin Richert will work on a yearlong project on Idaho’s higher education enrollment challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s a crucial Idaho education issue with national implications.