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

Districts adapt to new civics test graduation requirement

Although school leaders reported the vast majority of students passed the civics test easily, the new requirement could threaten a small percentage of students’ ability to graduate on time this year.

Dillon: ‘I want to focus on what I can bring to the table’

The Wilder School District superintendent jumped into the state superintendent’s race Friday. He said he faces a big task — raising money and elevating his statewide profile.

Ybarra entered 2017 with a $92.78 campaign war chest

As state superintendent Sherri Ybarra faces a contested GOP primary in 2018, she enjoys none of the financial advantages that normally come with incumbency.

Bonneville reveals boundaries for new high school

Parents and students will have a chance to offer feedback via an online survey. Trustees will comb through the feedback and prepare to make a final decision regarding boundaries during a special board meeting on May 23.

Nampa names five finalists for superintendent

Four candidates are from Idaho and the other is from Florida. The next round of interviews will be conducted on May 5, and the public can meet the finalists on May 8.

Supreme Court upholds procedural decision in student fee case

Former West Ada trustee Russell Joki had hoped to sue a laundry list of state officials and institutions over student fees. On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected this bid.

Idaho Falls shares high school redesign survey results

Respondents stressed a variety of concerns, from choosing an appropriate location for the school to what to do with the existing Idaho Falls High School.

Schools ride an attendance — and funding — roller coaster

The linchpin of the state’s K-12 funding formula is a school’s average daily attendance. And sometimes, a one-year blip can make a big difference.

New teacher training is first step to launching computer science course

Secondary teachers who complete a summer training workshop and are certified by University of Idaho will be eligible to teach an introductory computer science course in the fall.