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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Latino students matter to Idaho’s future, experts say. So why do they lag behind peers?
As Latino students make up an increasingly important part of Idaho’s labor force, experts say Idaho must step up to improve Latino educational outcomes.
Little’s State Board search: How it all unfolded (so far)
Emails to and from the governor’s office — obtained by Idaho Education News — weave a behind-the-scenes story that began weeks before Gov. Brad Little publicly courted applicants for two State Board vacancies.
West Ada, Boise teachers will receive a majority of master educator premiums
“I don’t think it’s reflective of the quality of teachers around the state,” a Boise teachers’ union leader said Tuesday.
Kustra’s Boise State radio contract hits some static
The retired Boise State University president will receive $77,230 for the part-time post. University and public radio officials say the contract doesn’t tell the whole story.
Teton follows low-performing status with double-digit improvements
Administrators at the middle school made changes that led to better test scores.
Preschool helps Nezperce earn high score on reading test
The North Idaho elementary school also offers small class sizes, a “jump-start” program and a canine-focused reading class.
White Pine Charter trustees secretly approved electioneering probe
The board chair acknowledged they may have violated Idaho’s open meeting law.
Remote mountain town rallies around new charter school
The school’s expected opening will follow thousands of dollars in donations, dozens of hours from volunteers and a local push to improve access to public education for kids in the highly rural community.
Idaho Education News, Idaho Statesman to partner on Latino education project
Our reporters will dive into data, listen to Latino communities and explore how the education system works — or doesn’t work — for Latino students.
Boots-on-the ground recruiting boosts migrant enrollment statewide
Plodding through crop fields, shaking hands with dairy farmers and leaving flyers at laundromats: All in a days work when it comes to recruiting students for Idaho’s Migrant Education Program.