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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Idaho Education News reporter earns national fellowship
The Education Writers Association awards Kevin Richert the support to dig deeper into Idaho’s “60 percent goal.” Here’s why this is such big news for our site.
Nonini pushes for STEM high school diploma
Statehouse roundup, 2.8.18: A bill to encourage optional firearms classes is on hold, after the House Education Committee calls off a hearing.
Idaho House approves tax cut
If signed into law, HB 463 would reduce the individual and corporate income tax rates by .475 percent.
Idaho’s 2017 graduation rate unchanged from 2016
Once again, 79.7 percent of eligible students graduated.
Five finalists named in ISU president’s search
One is in-house, three are out-of-state selections and one is from Boise State.
House Education Committee again removes references to climate change
The Senate Education Committee is expected to take up the science standards next.
Teacher loan forgiveness bill returns
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.18: Calling schools “the center of our rural communities,” Rep. Sally Toone unveils a loan forgiveness bill designed to keep teachers in the classroom.
Teachers call on Legislature to shrink class sizes, expand kindergarten
One teacher showed photos from her classroom depicting broken chairs, lopsided desks and a cracked whiteboard.
Pocatello-Chubbuck announces new plan to carve up high school boundaries
A newly formed focus group will provide trustees with input about the controversial boundary changes.
Bonneville will float a $35 million bond issue in March. Is it enough?
Some patrons say they feel robbed by the school board’s decision to drop the option for a new elementary school with integrated special education facilities.