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

Boise becomes home of the Brave

After hours of public testimony Monday night, one of Idaho’s oldest high schools changed its mascot.

Task Force weighs new school accountability system based on literacy

Under the plan, superintendents would be held accountable for literacy growth by their local school boards.

Idaho Education News, Idaho Statesman to partner on Latino education project

Our reporters will dive into data, listen to Latino communities and explore how the education system works — or doesn’t work — for Latino students.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Aug. 12-Aug. 15

Ybarra’s weekly schedule includes a task force meeting and a sit down with Gov. Brad Little.

North Gem names interim superintendent

Jonathan Braack, who last year took a break from education, has a one-year contract.

A showdown on Common Core? Hearings could center on standards

Hundreds of Idahoans asked for a say on school academic standards. Starting Aug. 19, they’ll get their wish.

98 percent of principals earn top marks on evaluations

The state reported that the exact same percentage of principals and teachers earned the top two scores on their evaluations last year. Meanwhile, just 44.5 percent of Idaho students are proficient in math.

City grants temporary permit to Bingham Academy

The permit gives the school 30 days to apply for a regular conditional use permit that would allow it to continue operating in its current facility.

Boots-on-the ground recruiting boosts migrant enrollment statewide

Plodding through crop fields, shaking hands with dairy farmers and leaving flyers at laundromats: All in a days work when it comes to recruiting students for Idaho’s Migrant Education Program.