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Museum to-go kits bring Idaho’s ice-age fossils and dino bones to classrooms
“We want our Idaho students to understand natural history at the highest level possible,” the museum’s education curator said.
Parental consent for Band-Aids? Boise School District says it’s required under new law
Inside: Boise also asked for permission to use students’ nicknames, per a separate law that lawmakers enacted this year.
Micron seeks to improve child care access with new facility
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Boise Mayor Lauren McLean applauded the company for investing in child care.
ISAT scores can now be used for Idaho college admission
State officials say the change will open doors to postsecondary education for more high school graduates.
Alturas charter network to add third East Idaho location
Schools in the network operate under the belief that students should be taught according to their academic level, rather than their age.
Boise trustees vote to close Owyhee Elementary, convert it to preschool
The Bench school will remain an elementary for the upcoming school year before transitioning in fall of 2025.
Lee Pesky Learning Center names new executive director
Maureen O’Toole, a longtime Idaho education leader, will take the helm.
‘Play is learning’: summer events, library partnerships extend learning for kids
Sometimes, learning means hula-hooping, blowing bubbles, crawling through tunnels, and tossing bean bags.
Conference supports dual language immersion teachers as programs increase statewide
DLI teachers are in a “niche field,” so opportunities to connect with others in similar programs are essential.
Paula Kellerer named new president of Idaho Business for Education
Rod Gramer, who served as president and CEO for more than 11 years, is retiring.