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North Idaho program prepares teens for local manufacturing jobs
The concept is to give high school students a solid skill set and educational background in manufacturing so they can be ready to start work right after high school for local companies.
State Board appoints new career-technical administrator
Clay Long, a veteran of the West Ada and Nampa school districts, will begin work on Dec. 9.
Former superintendents continue to advocate for education
Don Coberly and Wil Overgaard accepted positions as co-CEOs of RISE, Treasure Valley’s education partnership.
Education News from around Idaho
Read about a new candidate for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District and new boots for elementary students.
Ehardt says the game isn’t over
The second-term lawmaker — and former college basketball coach — hopes to keep sex education and student diversity up for debate.
What it takes: How top performing schools succeed at reading
Compass Charter, North Star Charter and West Ada School District share their version of the secret sauce.
New competition connects rural students to business mentorship, scholarships
The new You Lead Idaho competition aims to help rural students pursue secondary education, and learn about business at the same time.
Six Idaho charters receive over $5 million in grants
The grants were awarded from $22 million in federal funds earmarked for expanding charter school offerings in Idaho.
Most Idaho districts and charters use the career ladder
Many districts supplement local dollars to what the state sends out to increase teacher pay.
North Idaho STEM sticks to high standards
The school is designated as a “top performer” and “goal maker” by the State Department of Education. The recipe for success isn’t complicated.