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

Otter marks 15th anniversary of Idaho’s college savings program

As part of the celebration, a family from Moscow won a $1,500 bonus to their college savings account and enjoyed a rubbing elbows with the governor.

Education briefs from across Idaho

Find out about Bonneville’s new mascot, Aberdeen’s ground breaking ceremony, Pocatello’s new firetruck and other news from around the state.

SBAC scores: How one district defied demographics

The Murtaugh School District was one outlier on this year’s standardized tests. Despite high poverty rates, test scores beat state averages — and improved considerably.

New Plymouth ramps up advanced opportunities for students

Students in this rural Idaho school district are now able to earn an associate’s degree without ever leaving their high school.

Blaine County schools cut 10.5 positions to balance budget

District leaders said taxpayers were very clear they did not want to see larger class sizes so all the cuts were made at the district level.

Growing districts collect $7.7 million in emergency levies

The emergency levies provide money for districts to meet the demands of growth. They can be passed without voter approval.

Education groups react to Ybarra’s budget proposal

Education associations said funding for teacher pay, a boost in discretionary spending, support for classified staff and training for teachers are important budget priorities next year.