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

Supporters unveil pre-K pilot proposal

‘The case for preschool education is compelling,” said Rep. Hy Kloc, the bill’s sponsor.

Albertsons distribute funds to local charities, schools

More than $1 million was given to 48 schools, food banks and the United Way.

Otter outlines education spending plan

Although he backed the task force’s recommendations, Otter did not fund plans for a career ladder and provided no money for teacher raises.

Keep Common Core; replicate success stories

Idaho politicians get some education counsel from a pair of national speakers.

Prospects spotty for task force proposals

Some of the biggest ideas from Gov. Butch Otter’s education task force are works in progress — and probably won’t be wrapped up in a single legislative session.

Will legislators keep Common Core?

Opponents of the new standards face an uphill battle.

Shackett builds team leadership in Bonneville

The 2014 Superintendent of the Year advanced rapidly through his career as an educator, and said a team leadership approach that empowers employees to make decisions is the secret to his district’s success.

Meridian faces two big elections in 2014

Idaho’s largest school district will run a levy and a bond issue in 2014.

A daily double for English learners

Idaho Falls kids with limited English proficiency get a full day of kindergarten: their normal session in the morning or afternoon, coupled with the district’s English Language Learners class. The program is designed to build vocabulary and reading skills.