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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Schools and teachers to be graded on what kids say

Beginning this spring, public school students will take a survey as part of Idaho’s school accountability program.

BSU study hails success of Boise pre-K pilot program

Kindergartners who attending the pre-K pilot outscored their classmates on reading tests — although that achievement gap narrowed over the course of the school year.

Snake River students turned over to juvenile justice system

Bingham County detectives had been investigating the Aug. 27 incident, which occurred at the school and left another juvenile injured.

Ybarra outlines her campaign goals

Idaho’s superintendent, who is seeking re-election, said she is more experienced and has grown comfortable with politics since her rookie campaign in 2014.

School funding committee grapples with barriers to change

In order to move to an enrollment-based model of school funding, laws would need to be repealed or amended and state officials need to agree to common definitions and data collection.

Education news around Idaho

In this week’s briefs four teachers are nominated for a Presidential Award, grants are available for after-school programs and students can enter an art contest.

Russ Fulcher, candidate for Congress

Russ Fulcher says he would like to see the federal government get out of the education business. But the former state senator and current congressional candidate knows it isn’t that simple.

Testing a reading assessment — and testing the market

As a Texas-based vendor pilots a replacement to Idaho’s reading test — to favorable early reviews — the company is also looking to expand its business in the state.