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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Rexburg lawmaker removes EdNews’ photo from campaign video
Rep. Ron Nate, a first-term lawmaker from Rexburg, had used the photos without Idaho Education News’ permission. Nate considers the flap “a misunderstanding.”
Madison School District reluctantly administers standardized tests
Idaho students are required to take the ISAT this month. It’s too early to tell how many may or may not opt out.
New report casts new doubt on Idaho’s 60 percent goal
Only 37.7 percent of Idaho’s workers held a postsecondary degree or certificate in 2014. Since 2010, the State Board of Education has pushed for a 60 percent rate.
District 4 House Seat A, Macomber vs. Malek
Two Coeur d’Alene attorneys are on a collision course for the GOP nomination after challenger fulfills promise to run against incumbent.
EdNews hires East Idaho reporter
Devin Bodkin will live and work in Shelley and travel the eastern side of the state to report on Idaho public education.
Scholarship bill becomes law — despite Otter’s concerns
Rep. Ryan Kerby pushed the $1 million scholarship program, saying it will encourage more students to stay in Idaho for college.
SAT Day arrives for Idaho juniors
More than 15,000 Idaho juniors are expected to take the college entrance exam at the state’s expense.
Analysis: The final score on Ybarra’s legislative proposals
Ybarra succeeded in her efforts to raise teacher pay and reverse recession-era cuts, but she struck out on proposals to launch a rural schools center and increase qualifications to run for her office.
Funding formula ‘work group’ begins its long, complicated job
Lawmakers probably won’t finish their review of the funding formula in time for the 2017 session, said Sen. Chuck Winder, R-Boise.
Otter vetoes Bible-in-schools bill
In this case, the governor sided with Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, who had said the bill violates the Idaho Constitution.