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Bonneville School District trustees went through a lengthy process — and a do-over — to settle on a name for its new high school.
Education groups say they were shunned by the State Department of Education
Two leaders of associations that include hundreds of trustees and thousands of teachers say they were not consulted for the drafting of a school accountability plan designed to comply with new federal laws.
ESSA draft: Schools to pick their own accountability measure
The state’s plan for complying with a new federal law says schools will be measured by either student growth or proficiency — whichever’s higher.
Nampa freshman advises President Obama on science
Tylar Hedrick, a Skyview High student, visited the White House as part of President Obama’s goal of improving STEM instruction in schools.
Election preview 2016 — with an eye toward education
Everything from control of the White House to control of the Statehouse is up for grabs Nov. 8.
Districts receive their share of literacy money
The bottom line: Districts and charter schools will receive about $305 per student, aimed at at-risk readers.
K-12 enrollment tops a milestone: 300,000 and counting
Enrollment increased by nearly 5,000 students statewide — with most of the growth centered in urban and suburban school districts.
Idaho’s ESSA draft plan isn’t done yet, but it’s close
The State Department of Education will hold a series of five forums to gain feedback on its draft plan. The forums begin Tuesday night when the plan will be officially unveiled.
East Idaho’s go-on rates: Lowest in the state
While church missions have long affected an immediate entrance to college, other factors are now impacting postsecondary educational pursuits.
Lawmakers attempting to clear up purchasing law uncertainty
Idaho’s seven elected constitutional officers are exempt from purchasing and bidding laws, but more legal questions continue to arise.