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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

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.