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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Teacher salaries up 5 percent, two years into career ladder
In the coming weeks, lawmakers will consider putting another $62 million into teacher pay. Is this cash infusion helping schools recruit and retain quality teachers?
Snow day doesn’t stop teaching and learning at Bishop Kelly
The building was closed, but staff kept teaching — virtually — with online assignments. Educators took attendance and stuck to calendar and curriculum pace using technology and education apps.
Idaho schools combat food waste
A study in one of Idaho’s largest districts revealed that 30 percent of the food it serves ends up in the trash.
Democrats unveil loan forgiveness bill for teachers
The scope of the loan forgiveness plan is unclear, and its legislative prospects are uncertain.
Senate committee nixes ISAT as graduation requirement
The Legislature’s education committees are beginning the arcane process of reviewing agency rules — which can ultimately carry the force of law.
Cost of career ladder inches upward
It will cost $62 million to cover the third year of the teacher salary plan, an aide to Gov. Butch Otter said Monday. That’s up from the $58 million in Otter’s budget.
Lawmakers line up behind Otter’s revenue numbers
The revenue numbers are the underpinning for Gov. Butch Otter’s 2017-18 budget requests — including a 6.4 percent boost for public schools.
Idaho Falls names contractor for new high school
Idaho Falls-based Bateman-Hall will build the new school, currently projected at $60 million.
Lawmakers prepare to take another look at new science standards
Gov. Butch Otter and the State Board of Education approved new science standards on a temporary basis shortly before the legislative session began.
Prolonged school closures could affect student learning
Teachers are rewriting lesson plans and say they will need to keep close taps on students who harbor the highest risk of falling behind.