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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.

Review of new reading test leaves lawmakers skeptical

The Legislature has already zeroed out funding to continue the rollout of a new reading test. And two key lawmakers aren’t even sold on a statewide test.

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PHOTOS: Read Across America Day in Idaho

Check out photos of students, teachers and elected officials participating in the event.

Boise High teens win regional science bowl

The students are headed to the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C.

Students compete in business and marketing competition

The event exposes teens to a variety of careers from management to merchandising.

Lawmakers walk to support schools

Find out if your local lawmaker is in the walking challenge to win $500 for schools.

Full STEAM’d ahead for future artists, engineers and scientists

Students from four districts participate in a three-month Future Design Academy.

Cambridge class manages the business of delivering love

Valentine’s Day week is the busiest time of year for students who operate a year-round floral shop.

School savings accounts top $275 million

The latest numbers, released by the State Department of Education, reveal an overall savings increase of nearly $60 million since 2015, when statewide savings topped $215 million.

Watch Boise students chat with space station astronauts

Students speak to astronauts living and working on the International Space Station, 250 miles above the Earth.