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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
State lauds IRI, ISAT test results
New data shows that student proficiency in math and English are steadily climbing across the state.
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Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: July 1-July 5
The education leader is on vacation this week and the State Department of Education is closed Thursday for the holiday.
Emmett trustees call special meeting to address alleged open meeting violation
Idaho Education News requested a formal investigation from the Gem County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
A long way to go to meet Idaho SAT goals
While SAT scores fell on average across the state, some schools bucked the trend. Click in to see how well your school did on the test.
Bonneville to float a $42.7 million bond issue
The measure includes funding for an $18.7 million elementary school and just under $24 million in upgrades to high schools. Opposition calls the plans extravagant and outrageous.
New education survey highlights value of early childhood literacy
The data from Idaho Business for Education and HP Inc also found mental health issues have become a crisis in The Gem State.
Summer camp gets Canyon County kids excited about learning
Students participated in activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
City approves conditional permits for embattled charter school
Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center will likely have facilities for its students next school year. Bingham Academy might not.
Heavy metal money: Metallica grant amplifies North Idaho College
Metallica’s charitable foundation is providing scholarships to community colleges across the country.