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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
National Merit Scholar semi-finalists announced
Find out the Idaho students who made the list. INSIDE: A map of where they are from.
‘Don’t give up on anybody:’ Otter’s commencement speech on education
The retiring governor urged education and business leaders to continue the fight to fund schools — saying employers need a steady, predictable pipeline of qualified workers.
Lowest-performing schools report high-performing teachers
In 28 of the 29 schools, at least 91 percent of teachers earned an overall score of “proficient” or better on their evaluation.
East Idaho administrators react differently to low-performing status
One accepted the reality and plans to boost lagging math scores. The other asked for an apology from the state.
New year brings more schools, charter growth
Take a look at all the new public schools that opened this academic year.
Leaving money on the table: Idaho’s big financial-aid gap
Fewer than half of the state’s high school seniors fill out applications for financial aid. This leaves them out of the running for federal and state money that could help them get a college degree or professional certificate.
Consulting firm hired to lead search for Idaho president
The firm Storbeck Pimentel and Associates will be paid $78,400 plus fees for the job.
Techies urge lawmakers to protect funding source
A debate is simmering over how to handle technology money in the new school funding formula.
State identifies schools with consistent achievement gaps
Almost 250 schools made the new list, which is also part of Idaho’s accountability plan.
School funding formula draft released
Advocates say the plan is student-centered and provides local control to districts.