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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Seventh grader continues fight for bill
Seventh-grader Ilah Hickman may not get a hearing on her salamander bill this year, but her continued push represents a lesson in civic determination.
A $208.9 million school election day
The biggest winner: Twin Falls School District and superintendent Wiley Dobbs.
Expert: Parents and data can transform education
National reform leader offers her advice
JFAC calls for 5.1 percent increase
The proposed budget includes a 1 percent raise for teachers, and $15.8 million in teacher “premiums.”
ED News goes racing with the Legislature
Find out what happens when 20 lawmakers and one reporter hit the track for a night of fast-paced racing.
Lessons from Idaho’s teacher of the year
Jamie Esler shares a success story with lawmakers — and delivers a challenge.
Students bring tech pilots to life
Students from three Idaho schools demonstrated how they are sharing $3 million in state funding to test technology devices in their classrooms.
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 17
Charter school advocates hit the Statehouse — and highly decorated teachers hit the Legislature’s education committees.
Education themes dominate budget hearing
Parents, educators and stakeholders turned out in large numbers to support education programs.
Idaho educator doubles as Olympic artist
Blaine County’s interim superintendent John Blackman painted helmets for Olympic champion skier Picabo Street. His latest painting arrived in Russia just in time for this week’s women’s skeleton race.