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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Business group will no longer be ‘missing voice’
Behind new leadership, the 85 members of Idaho Business for Education are poised to be an active participant in the debate about improving education in Idaho.
Tuesday elections tally: $130.2 million
In the crowded Vallivue School District and elsewhere, voters generally said yes to bond issues and school levies.
Freshman academy gets kids back on track
16 Caldwell teens who were at risk of failing in school, graduated this week — a year earlier than their middle school classmates who took the traditional route — because of their year at the academy.
Idaho Ed News expands website, adds data
Check out our new, searchable school database.
Lowell Elementary celebrates 100 years
The North End Boise school has nurtured thousands of children over the years. Franklin D. Roosevelt once visited, too.
Nampa’s complicated, convoluted budget crisis
The Nampa School District is required to submit a balanced budget to the state — and the School Board will meet on June 18 to take up the task. But first, trustees have to sift through a long list of variables.
High school seniors earn college degrees
Nine students in Renaissance High School’s senior class are earning their associates degrees this week.
Step into Star’s ‘Magic Room’
Star Elementary has a fully equipped technology room for kindergartners. Teachers say they have see academic gains in these students.
A $50 million question awaits Vallivue voters
The Vallivue School District takes in much of rural Canyon County — yet it is home to Idaho’s sixth largest high school. The centerpiece of a $50 million bond issue is a plan for a second high school.
Technology lessons on the move
Tour bus takes science, engineering, math and technology to students. The bus spends a full day in the school parking lot where kids can enjoy a hands-on learning environment.