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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Lawsuits: Student fees represent a form of ‘coercion’
The West Ada School District is accused of collecting some $2 million in unconstitutional student fees in 2014-15, while the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District is accused of collecting “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
Most teachers receive high marks in error-filled evaluation data
Administrators from 35 school districts and charter schools awarded identical overall scores to all of their teachers, while three school districts confirmed errors or omissions among the data.
Three large districts still in labor negotiations
The new budget year begins July 1. But in West Ada, Nampa and Coeur d’Alene, talks will stretch beyond that date.
Nampa launches marketing and outreach campaign
The Canyon County school district hired a marketing firm to update its logo and branding. Other efforts are focused on improving communication with patrons.
Reading scores: 25,000 elementary students below grade level
The latest scores come as the state launches a $9.1 million initiative to help struggling readers.
Teenage cancer survivor makes his wish come true
Firth senior Jared Andersen devoted his senior project to remodeling his school’s weight room because it was a place that helped cure him of cancer.
State places three charter schools on financial notice
The state’s charter school commission worries the three schools run the risk of a midyear financial collapse. The schools received $4.1 million in state funding in 2015-16.
Legislative leaders approve school funding group’s roster
Eight Republicans and two Democrats appoints to interim committee tasked with recommending changes to Idaho’s school funding formula.
Allure of out-of-state jobs hampering 60 percent graduation goal
State Board of Education data shows that roughly one-fourth of Idaho college grads with advanced STEM degrees found work in neighboring Washington.
West Ada dips into savings to balance budget
Back at full strength following a voter recall, the state’s largest school district wasted little time in looking toward the future.