Idaho EdNews Staff
In Pocatello, a Facebook about-face
Laraine Cook was fired in October over a photo posted on her Facebook page. On Tuesday night, the School Board voted unanimously to offer Cook her job back.
Senate committee punts on P.E. rule
The State Department of Education rule, ramping up physical education requirements, is already facing opposition in the House.
Albertsons distribute funds to local charities, schools
More than $1 million was given to 48 schools, food banks and the United Way.
New lawmaker headed to Ed Committee
Ilana Rubel, a Boise attorney appointed to the House Wednesday, will likely end up taking one of the Democrats’ three spots on the House Education Committee.
A look back at our first year
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Foundation grants $31 million in 2013
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation grants went to 120 public, charter and alternative K-12 schools and districts across the state as well as every public university and community college in Idaho.
Online academy to offer technical training
Idaho businesses to partner with national online provider K12 Inc. to launch the College and Career Readiness Academy.
Charter commission approves expansions
Two existing charter schools and a third that opens next year will increase Idaho charter school enrollment by nearly 1,000.
North Idaho teacher earns $25,000 award
An English teacher at Timberlake High School in Spirit Lake was awarded the Milken Educator Award for Idaho.
Eight schools receive suicide prevention grants
The schools will receive support and training and $3,000 to implement a program that utilizes social networking in an effort to prevent suicide, bullying and substance abuse.