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

David Peterson’s move, and Nampa’s transition

The district’s fourth superintendent since 2012 hopes to focus on academics.

Following the leadership premium dollars

How are districts spending $15.8 million in teacher leadership premiums? Here’s a closer look.

State Board appointees outline goals

Debbie Critchfield and Dave Hill say their priorities are implementing the K-12 task force recommendations and improving Idaho’s college go-on rates.

New Idaho Falls schools nearly ready

District officials said Longfellow and Edgemont elementary schools will open on time when the school year begins Sept. 2.

Schools pocket $30.6 million from lottery

It was a record-setting year for ticket sales — and proceeds for schools and state buildings. The Idaho Lottery is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week.

Could feds help with school WiFi costs?

Remember Idaho’s ongoing fight over broadband funding, and the federal “e-rate” program? State superintendent Tom Luna is hoping this same program will give school WiFi programs a boost in funding.

Good news on Friday, money on Monday

Superintendent Tom Luna personally contacted the 15 winners of tech grants and those winners came to Boise on Monday to say thank you and collect big checks.

Ed News tapped for national Common Core seminar

Reporters from across the country — including from some of the most respected news organizations in the country — helped each other plan to cover Common Core,