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

Charter schools get a boost in payments for buildings

Charter schools received $4.7 million in state dollars to offset building costs. However, the schools aren’t required to spend this money on capital costs.

Former Blackfoot soccer coach sentenced to 15 years

Alisha Yeates admitted to having inappropriate sexual relations with a player and could spend 15 years in prison.

State Department of Education seeks feedback on compliance plan

In November, education officials will travel to five different Idaho towns seeking public feedback on the state’s plan to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Ybarra’s new policy officer isn’t employed by the state of Idaho

Duncan Robb is employed by an out-of-state temporary employment agency, DePaul Industries, which received a no-bid contract from the State Department of Education.

Idaho faces deadlines for new education law

Education leaders are about to publish a draft of their plans to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

The literacy launch: Strategies and goals vary widely

Schools have submitted their plans for spending their share of $11.25 million earmarked to boost reading skills. The State Board of Education will review the plans — but has no veto power.

State Department seeks vendor to revamp elementary reading test

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is looking at replacing the 20-year-old Idaho Reading Indicator, a statewide assessment for students in grades K-3.

Homedale kids beg to come to school on their day off

Teach for America’s Rebecca Alamilla helped design a math remediation program and she volunteers to teach students on Fridays, when the school would otherwise be closed.

Education news from around Idaho

Several Idaho schools and teachers have been recognized on the national front. Also, find out about an upcoming East Idaho college fair slated to bring in representatives from more than 40 postsecondary institutions.