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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Student enrollment levels off for first time in years
New SDE numbers show statewide enrollment grew by just 459 students, reaching 298,787.
Dutch Bros and STEM Action Center raise money for education camps
Effort raises more than $32,000 to send children to STEM workshops and camps.
At $194.7 million, Idaho’s supplemental levy bill keeps rising
During the recession, schools used the local levies to offset unprecedented state budget cuts. The state’s K-12 budget is rebounding, but districts are still relying on help from local taxpayers.
Who makes the most? Hint: It’s not the governor
More than 30 Idaho public school administrators make more than the state superintendent and the governor.
Trustees plan to protect their nonpartisan elections
The Idaho School Boards Association’s annual convention next week is when trustees build their legislative platform.
VanderSloot voices concerns over Idaho Falls bond issue
Idaho’s richest person says the $110 million bond issue will trigger a significant property tax increase. The district’s financial adviser questions Frank VanderSloot’s math.
A $216 million school election day looms next week
Here’s a rundown on Tuesday’s elections — which include 10 K-12 levy and bond issues from Idaho Falls to Kellogg, and a proposal to expand a community college’s taxing district.
Sugar-Salem superintendent announces retirement
Alan Dunn, past president of the Idaho Association of School Administrators, will retire from the East Idaho district on June 30, 2018.
Oneida’s unorthodox digital partnership impacts millions of dollars and hundreds of students
An Idaho Education News investigation uncovered an arrangement that survives on non-traditional funding practices where money is shuffled through an out-of-state, for-profit company that delivers curriculum to more than 500 Idaho students.
Idaho’s teacher shortage is widespread — and it isn’t going away
The evidence is anecdotal but widespread. Some school administrators left teaching jobs vacant this fall, others hired teachers through alternative routes.