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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Working-class family appreciates community help
A struggling family of five receives new school clothes and plans to donate them back someday.
Lakeland names its teacher of the year
drama and English teacher Allison Knoll spends many hours after school helping student prepare for productions.
Reduce taxes? Or increase teacher pay?
During a legislative summit Friday, lawmakers hinted at a repeat of a familiar budget debate.
Idaho’s immunizations are low — and sometimes, very low
State officials are concerned about pockets of low immunization rates. Read more here — and see how your school stacks up.
‘I’ve had a calling;’ Jim Everett leaves mark on community, schools
The longtime CEO of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA has pushed for education partnerships and state-funded pre-K.
Key education groups praise Ybarra’s budget proposal
Sherri Ybarra kicked off the funding discussion earlier this month, but look for the budget-setting process to really heat up when the Legislature reconvenes Jan. 11.
Bush’s foundation plays role in Idaho mastery rollout
The group, founded by GOP presidential candidate and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, has no experience working with other states on mastery, and will not be paid for its work in Idaho.
Caldwell mayor focuses on kids
Mayor Garret Nancolas defends spending city time and money on Caldwell’s youth: “If educating kids is not the city’s responsibility it’s Garret Nanocolas’ responsibility.”
Wilder schools await an iPad rollout
The Canyon County district is receiving tablets for students under an initiative geared toward low-income schools across the country.
New state requirement tracks bullying incidents
Districts and charters have not been required to report bullying incidents to the state. As a result, the state has received inaccurate numbers from the schools.