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Idaho’s new superintendents make connections and learn state policies

Idaho is welcoming at least 23 new district leaders this school year and eight are from out of state.

‘I took it as a challenge’: Families tell why they choose charters

It may be the school’s reputation for pushing kids academically. Or not.

Idaho administrators meet to discuss education challenges

The 566 registered attendees marked the conference’s highest turnout since 2011

Idaho kids are getting COVID. Adults can protect them, state officials say

Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, said Tuesday that per-capita case rates have increased significantly in children.

Charters are among Idaho’s highest — and lowest — performing schools

Supporters can rightfully brag that, on average, Idaho’s public charter schools outperform its traditional schools in several areas. But better overall scores don’t tell the whole story.

Idaho charters still stir debate

Concerns about growth come as thousands of students flocked to public charters during the coronavirus pandemic.

Idaho House member denies allegations of conduct unbecoming of a legislator at ethics hearing

Idaho Rep. Priscilla Giddings denied all allegations, calling them unfounded, politically motivated attacks by “woke cancel culture.”

Reading scores: Idaho charters see high highs and low lows

Numbers from the Idaho Reading Indicator show that this spring, charter schools were overrepresented among the top — and bottom — performers on the test.

Central District Health aligns K-12 guidance with new CDC recommendations

While K-12 leaders have sought guidance from health districts during the pandemic, schools don’t have to comply with local recommendations — and many didn’t last school year.