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

Workforce program pairs teachers with tech firms

The STEM Action Center hopes teachers use the program to help prepare their students for jobs of the future.

New Boise superintendent receives $29,000 pay raise

Coby Dennis will receive more than $177,000 in his new job heading the Boise School District. Meanwhile, embattled Blaine County Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes will receive a raise that bumps her salary above the $180,000 threshold.

Idaho’s top teacher expresses concerns with master educator premiums

More than 1,400 educators have applied for the $4,000 per-year salary incentive.

Families raise $21,000 to keep historic school open

Trustees voted to close the school down. Eight days later, patrons raised enough money to fund the school for at least one more year.

Master educator premium applications surpass 1,400

State officials plan to notify educators who earn the $4,000 annual salary premiums some time in August.

A.G.’s office will investigate charter commission meeting

The attorney general’s office is required to look into the complaint from Heritage Academy in Jerome. The April 11 closed meeting has created a rift between the state’s charter school commission and charter advocates.

State review finds holes in alternative educator preparation program

The State Board of Education ultimately decides whether or not the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence adequately prepares professionals to teach.

At least 1,200 apply for master educator premiums

The State Board of Education extended the application deadline to 5 p.m. this Friday.

Emmett School District re-approves separation agreement with Rush

Following an Idaho Education News legal complaint, the Emmett School Board self-recognized a violation of public meetings law, then voted to correct it.