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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
From struggling student to superstar: Meet Idaho’s Teacher of the Year
Katie Pemberton, a teacher at the Coeur d’Alene School District’s Canfield Middle School, was recognized for work with remedial students and expanded technology.
Charter buildings stipend bill introduced
At two recent “listening sessions,” charter school advocates clamored for more money. But this bill, creating a $1.4 million stipend for charter facilities, is likely to face a Statehouse battle.
Record number of students taking AP courses
The number of Idaho high school graduates who have taken an AP exam increased by 75 percent over the past 10 years.
For IEN, a year of ‘staggering’ growth
High school students took 88 years’ work of college credits over the Idaho Education Network last fall. Now, the IEN is encouraging schools to find new ways to tap the broadband technology.
Garden Valley discusses school gun options
The Garden Valley School District plans to install biometric gun safes in schools. The school board begins discussing the issue tonight.
Packed crowd listens to education testimony
Nearly 150 people signed up to testify about education issues in front lawmakers on Monday. Much of the testimony centered on a series of labor bills sought by the Idaho School Boards Association.
Team Horman: daughter transfers schools to be closer to lawmaker mother
High School junior Julia Horman leaves life behind in eastern Idaho to bond with her mother in Boise.
DeMordaunt brings global perspective to education
New House Education Committee Chairman Reed DeMordaunt has helped expand businesses in Middle East, Asia.
Democrat entertains Idaho with reform ideas
Executive director of Democrats for Education Reform spoke to 60 people — mostly leaders in Idaho education — about his ideas for producing better schools.
Otter: lawmakers obligated to consider labor bills
Governor says education legislation is still feasible this session — if lawmakers can find consensus. “The proof in the pudding in consensus is going to be the vote on the floor.”