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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
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.
Alternative route to teacher certification grows
The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence is a way to bring professionals with bachelors degrees – but without college of education backgrounds – into the classroom.
Educate Idaho Network conference focuses on go-on rates
The Educate Idaho Network’s conference attracted about 150 K-12, higher education and business leaders who are trying to help the state reach its 60 percent goal.