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Idaho missed 33 of 34 yearly benchmarks on its ESSA compliance plan
State officials say there is no cause to be concerned over the widespread failure.
Little plans to cut or simplify one third of administrative rules
Idahoans have until June 11 to comment on rules before Little makes his final decision.
Application season opens for veteran teachers
The State Board is accepting applications for Idaho’s brand-new master educator premiums.
At 55, a Boise school for young mothers prepares for a rebirth
Marian Pritchett High School is moving to a new, larger location — and shifting into a computer-based learning model. What will it all mean for its next generation of students?
SDE extends testing window through Friday
An update on testing as the school year comes to a close.
Longtime SDE official leaving post
Matt McCarter has served as director of student engagement and career-technical readiness.
Idaho Falls gathers input for longterm facilities plan
Nearly 100 patrons met at Skyline High School to provide input on a 10-year master plan to update the district’s aging infrastructure.
Embattled Blackfoot charter schools revamp leadership
In order to comply with state requirements, the two schools will be governed separately.
Eight is (more than enough): State Board puts dated rules on the chopping block
Without discussion, the State Board of Education redlined the rules — a small step in a larger process of reviewing more than 8,000 pages of regulations across state government.
Little announces new K-12 education task force
The panel includes prominent education advocates, educators, legislators, business leaders and parents.