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In Boise’s Bridge Programs, immigrants learn to be students

Newcomers spend up to two years in Boise’s intensive English language program.

Idaho Education News wins 10 media awards

IdahoEdNews.org finished second in the Website General Excellence Online Only category.

New Fremont administrator makes return to Idaho

Byron Stutzman, a former superintendent in Buhl, spent three years in Wyoming. He’s returning to Idaho after his contract was not renewed.

Howell named Pocatello’s superintendent

After nearly a year serving as the interim leader in the East Idaho district, trustee extend his contract to June 30, 2017.

The changing face of school board politics

The tenor of school board politics and the nature of school board elections are changing — and not just in the West Ada district.

West Ada: A tide of change, a turbulent future

After a year of tumult and turnover, where does Idaho’s largest school district go from here?

Educators honored for mentoring colleagues

Each of the 15 winners of the “Celebration of Teaching Mentors of the Year” awards received a $500 check and a blown-glass apple sculpture during a dinner banquet hosted by Boise State University.

District 34 House Seat A, Nate vs. Ricks

Rep. Ronald Nate, R-Rexburg, is being challenged by a co-worker — fellow Brigham Young University-Idaho employee Doug Ricks in the upcoming May 17 legislative primaries.

Science standards hearing draws large crowd in Boise

Several teachers turned out to support the proposed science standards, while opponents expressed concerns about evolution and the age and creation of the universe.