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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
For-profit partnerships fuel oversight concerns at virtual schools
Sluggish outcomes have resulted in the Idaho Public Charter School Commission’s recent sanctioning of six virtual schools and fueled concerns that the for-profit partnerships hinder school oversight.
Boise scales back refugee education program
Far fewer refugee students are arriving in Boise. So the Boise School District is taking a different approach to helping refugees learn English — and adjust to a new school in a new land.
Idaho Falls edges closer to revised high school bond issue
Trustees say the measure won’t exceed $100 million, but it could be close.
State extends contract ahead of new K-3 reading test
All students in grades K-3 will take a new reading test during the 2018-19 school year.
Q&A with the superintendent candidates, part two
Pre-K, evaluations and teacher pay — all in the candidates’ own words.
Education news around Idaho
The Northwest Council for Computer Education names a new director, Dairy West donates 527,000 cheese sticks to schools and the IDeal college savings accounts for kids is giving out a matching bonus.
Bonneville braces for elementary school boundary changes
Bonneville trustees are mulling three elementary school boundary change proposals, and could make an official decision next week.
Bank statements reveal source of $400,000 buyout for New Plymouth superintendent
The New Pymouth School District received a $400,000 bank transfer one day after embattled Superintendent Kevin Barker announced his resignation.
Cindy Wilson, candidate for state superintendent
Wilson faces Boise retiree Allen Humble in the May 15 Democratic primary election.