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Research scientist takes over Idaho’s STEM Action Center
Kaitlin Maguire calls her background in paleontology a gateway to science, technology, engineering and math. “Every kid goes through that dinosaur phase,” she said.
Five education issues to watch during the 2021 session
The session kicks off Monday, highlighted by Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address.
Analysis: An unsettling and potentially unsafe legislative session looms
In the midst of a pandemic that has killed more than 1,500 Idahoans, and in aftermath of Capitol Hill riots that left five people dead, the Idaho Legislature convenes Monday. And some Statehouse regulars are uneasy.
K-12 enrollment is down by nearly 3,200 students
Despite the state’s first enrollment decline in decades, several virtual schools tallied unprecedented growth.
Back to school in 2021: a mixed picture
Each district is responding to the pandemic in its own way, but for many students the new year means a new shot at in-person learning.
Blaine County superintendent finalists forum set for Thursday
The two finalists are James Foudy from McCall-Donnelly and Heather Sanchez from Bellevue, Wash.
Teachers and schools staff slated to get COVID vaccines next month
Although some teachers have already received a shot, the state is prioritizing health care workers and long term care residents.
West Ada superintendent to resign
Mary Ann Ranells will step down at the end of the school year citing personal reasons involving her family.
Instead of going on, Idaho high school graduates stayed home
Only 38 percent of Idaho’s high school graduates continued their education this fall — a one-year decrease of 7 percentage points, or roughly 1,400 students. Is it an anomaly caused by the pandemic?
State Board takes first look at proposed new academic standards
The Legislature will get the final say on standards in just over a year, during the 2022 session.