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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
State revenues beat forecasts for November
Some state analysts now estimate Idaho will end the 2015-16 budget year with a fund balance of nearly $114 million.
Report praises Idaho’s flawed teacher evaluation process
The new report from a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit does not address the inaccurate evaluation data districts have submitted to the state.
Idaho leaders, lawmakers retreat to study education issues
National nonprofit facilitated a two-day gathering of local and national education experts.
Education news in brief, 12.7.2015
The students and staff of two North Idaho elementary schools are honored for outstanding education achievement for Title I schools, and two Blackfoot teachers take home education grants in East Idaho.
West Ada’s high-profile, high-pressure job search
Amidst rancor and recall drives, West Ada trustees begin the search for a new superintendent.
Education news in brief, 12.3.15
Check out the winning holiday cards designed by Idaho’s elementary students, and catch up on all the latest education news.
West Ada school wins $100,000 grant
A Lowell Scott Middle School teacher won a $100,000 grant in a nationwide contest that will allow for a big investment at the school.
New enrollment numbers, familiar hotspots
Enrollment is up by more than 4,400 students statewide — but that growth is far from uniform.
Middleton names finalists in superintendent search
School board members on track to name successor to retiring Superintendent Richard Bauscher on Dec. 14.
Board of Education waives 2017 SBAC requirement
Members of the class of 2017 will not be required to the pass the SBAC tests if a State Board of Education rule survives the upcoming legislative session.