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New competition connects rural students to business mentorship, scholarships

The new You Lead Idaho competition aims to help rural students pursue secondary education, and learn about business at the same time.

North Idaho STEM sticks to high standards

The school is designated as a “top performer” and “goal maker” by the State Department of Education. The recipe for success isn’t complicated.

Up to 2,000 kids could see changes to free-and-reduced lunch access

In Washington, more than 15,000 kids could see eligibility changes to free-and-reduced-priced lunch. In Idaho, that number is far lower.

“My way of remembering”: Idaho schools celebrate Veterans Day

Boise’s Rolling Hills Public Charter School was one of many across the state that held an event, Monday, to celebrate veterans.

Charter proposal falls on final day of ISBA convention

One of the closest votes of the day was a resolution to limit the number of charter schools allowed per 25,000 residents of a school district.

‘A dynamic shift:’ Trustees weigh in on the November elections

The new elections cycle may mean more votes, trustees say, but it also raises a number of challenges for school board candidates and the newly elected.

ISBA 2019: School safety, charter changes are on the agenda

During this week’s annual convention, trustees will vote on whether to try and limit the number of charter schools allowed per 25,000 residents of a school district, among other items.

Middleton leaders say they’ve learned from last year’s Halloween nightmare

New superintendent Sherawn Reberry said the district is moving forward by building relationships in the community, and providing ongoing cultural competency training.