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

Hour of Code emphasizes computer skills

Students at more than 30 Idaho schools will try their hand at developing apps, games and programs in a way that experts hope will introduce them to the field of computer science.

Idaho Falls building four new schools

Crews are finishing the first two elementary schools included in the eastern Idaho district’s $53 million bond issued. Construction projects are scheduled to continue into 2014.

Rally focuses on education funding

Speakers at the Statehouse also pushed for higher salaries for teachers and more programs for kids.

Democrats’ bills have bipartisan support

The Democrats’ four bills, created from the work of the governor’s task force on education, represent a huge step forward, Republican state Superintendent Tom Luna said.

Idahoans speak out on lands transfer

Testimony was sharply divided during a Wednesday public hearing.

Idaho Falls beefs up writing program

New Idaho Core-alinged writing program hooks students with exciting, personal story forms before guiding them into research paper styles and skills.

Balukoff jumps into governor’s race

The 16-year Boise School Board veteran is running on the Democratic Party ticket. “I’m running for Idaho because I believe Idaho can do better.”

Super search is a critical task for trustees

School board members should not underestimate the difficulty or expense involved in replacing their superintendent — the person who serves as the public face and CEO of the local school system.