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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
$400,000 miscalculation deadlocked Sugar-Salem negotiations
An audit revealed additional carryover funds so teachers are demanding increased raises plus bonuses. Trustees agreed to only raises on Tuesday, continuing the impasse.
Executive director of Idaho’s teachers union to retire
MORE NEWS INSIDE: Melba to open new elementary school; public opinion survey on school funding ends Sunday; school psychologists name annual award winners.
If Clinton and Trump debated K-12, what would it sound like?
Using the candidates’ own words, we’ve tried to simulate a Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump K-12 debate.
Survey says: Kids don’t always do what they say they’re going to do
About 73 percent of Treasure Valley graduating seniors said they planned to continue their education — yet Idaho’s go-on rates hover around 50 percent.
School administrators outline funding concerns
The Legislature’s school funding interim committee heard an earful of concerns from North Idaho school officials.
Idaho’s graduation rate ranks No. 39 nationally
The new numbers showed some signs of improvement. Idaho’s ranking moved up slightly, and the graduation rate nudged closer to the national average.
From migrants to residents: Hispanics change the educational landscape in East Idaho
Hispanic families are becoming Idaho residents because of growing job opportunities and better educational programs for their children. Educators are adjusting to the growth.
Central Elementary students run hundreds of miles during recess
Sugar City kids log miles during recess as part of a nationwide push to promote health among kids across the country.
Following the dollars: the year’s hottest legislative races
Where are Idaho’s political action committees — and politicos — making their wagers this year? A deeper dive into the latest sunshine reports.
Horseshoe Bend buys into data-driven approach to instruction
Growth in second grade reading scores was recorded in the 97th percentile nationwide after a year using a new teaching model.