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Nine Idaho schools make U.S. News and World Report list
This time, Boise’s Timberline High School is Idaho’s highest rated high school.
State announces 19 mastery pilots
With only one exception, every school that applied for the mastery program will get a share of $1 million in state grants.
AP: State had pursued a $7.2 million broadband settlement
These talks broke down after the Idaho Supreme Court ruled the broadband contract void. Lawmakers have set aside $8 million for a possible settlement.
Four applicants vie for spot on West Ada board
Trustees could name a successor to Russell Joki at a meeting Tuesday night.
Want to help Idaho roll out new education law? Here’s how
The State Department of Education wants help implementing the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
Video: The latest, grim college completion numbers
What do the new national numbers mean for Idaho, and what do they portend for the future? We have the breakdown here.
State Board spokesman: Idaho has work to do to hit 60 percent goal
A new national report reaffirms the need to focus on the state’s low college completion rate, State Board spokesman Blake Youde said Wednesday.
Nampa schools to offer all-day kindergarten
Parents will pay an additional cost of $2,160 for the year, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported.
Statewide meetings set on science standards
Lawmakers killed the 109-page standards earlier this year, claiming the public comment process was lacking.