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Critchfield: When trustees talk about reading, it becomes a priority
Boosting students’ reading ability is the state’s “number one goal and objective,” she told State Board trustees.
State Board unanimously approves Mountain View deconsolidation plan
Residents of Grangeville, Kooskia, and Elk City will have the final say in a vote planned for May.
UPDATED: Amid a surge of student comments, State Board reworks DEI policy
The new proposal walks back one section, which would have required colleges and universities to offer success centers “dedicated to all students.” A State Board vote is expected Wednesday.
Gem Prep Online honored with distinguished school award
“Our relationships with families is key,” said principal Heather McKenna.
Charter Commission approves new classical academy, gives final chance to Peace Valley
A new Kuna school — Valor Classical Academy — was approved at a regular Idaho Public Charter School Commission meeting Thursday. Commissioners also gave the embattled Peace Valley Charter School, a Waldorf school in Boise, a last chance to stay open. The school has been at the center of controversy in recent years over its…
NIC trustees hire Spokane firm to replace controversial attorney
Trustees unanimously selected a successor to Colton Boyles, a Sandpoint attorney with far-right ties.
Boise State: Proposed state crackdown drove student center closures
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving all students while seeking to be responsive to our governing board’s expectations,” administrators said in an email to Boise State students.
Pocatello school leaders, area lawmakers talk vouchers ahead of legislative session
The conversation was fraught at times as politicians shared opposing views, and as school leaders objected to private school subsidies.
U.S. math scores drop on major international test
Schools where principals reported fewer discipline problems and more emphasis on academic success had higher average test scores.
State announces winners of the 2024 Holiday Card Contest
INSIDE: The winning photos, names of grade-level winners and links to their entries.