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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Charter Network pushes back on Caldwell School District fees
The Caldwell School District wants charters to pay for students dually-enrolled in the district. Some charter advocates are fighting back.
Education task force asked to limit its focus
Rather than issuing 20 wide-ranging recommendations like the previous task force, the current group is expected to focus on five or six proposals.
National report ranks Idaho near the bottom in education
According to Kids Count, Idaho kids are doing OK in all areas but one: Education.
State Board vacancies draw 38 applications
Gov. Brad Little will appoint two new members to serve five-year terms.
Education news from around Idaho
Lots of scholarships, expanded internet access and no-more lunch debt for students in Twin Falls.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: June 17-21
Ybarra kicks off her week with a meeting with Idaho Business for Education.
Another Middleton trustee faces potential recall
Canyon County officials verified that a recall campaign against Marianne Blackwell has generated enough signatures to appear on the ballot.
Emmett superintendent steps down
Wayne Rush’s departure became a matter of public record Wednesday. But the board and the superintendent signed a separation agreement a week ago — in a move that may have violated the state’s Open Meetings Law.
Bonneville to increase $39.5 million bond issue
The district’s maintenance and operations director says the plan to build a new elementary school and fund other structural upgrades will likely cost millions of dollars more than previously anticipated.
Financial concerns continue for four charter schools
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission believes the schools may not remain financially sound, but officials say they can’t close the schools and there are only limited resources to protect taxpayers.