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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
East Idaho school districts combat child hunger
More than 83,000 children statewide experience “food insecurity,” according to one source.
Idaho’s latest SAT scores a mixed bag
More than 60 percent of Idaho students met a new “college-readiness” threshold in reading and writing. In math, barely a third of students made the grade.
Education subcommittee ready to push back against feds
Members of the Accountability and Oversight prefer a multifaceted data system that is built around fairness.
Preserving tribal history in Idaho’s classrooms
Idaho teachers are in Boise for a two-day Idaho Indian Education Summit. This year’s topic: culturally responsive learning.
Charter school could make historic Idaho Falls building home
Board members and parents say the O.E. Bell Building is a prime location for a charter school.
West Ada fills final open school board seat
Former lawmaker Steve Smylie accepts appointment to Zone 3 seat held by former board member Carol Sayles.
If you have SAT questions, we have answers
Scores from Idaho’s April 12 SAT Day will be released Tuesday. Here’s what to look for.
Why are Idaho’s immunization numbers trending upward?
State health officials are encouraged. Still, they have work to do to hit their long-term goal: a 90 percent student immunization rate.
West Ada fills first school board vacancy
Software developer Ed Klopfenstein will fill the seat of recalled board member Tina Dean.
Teacher shortage in East Idaho called a ‘famine’
Administrators say they are struggling to fill open positions because of pay gaps, healthcare costs, rural locations and low morale in the teaching ranks.