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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Very few Idaho school boards live stream meetings

Those who do tape meetings say the video is a great resource, makes public meetings accessible to a larger audience and is a way to overcome some of the obstacles to public participation.

Clark resigns as West Ada superintendent

The 37-year district veteran says trustees have been “militating” for her ouster. With a recording of her press conference.

West Ada trustees, without a superintendent, revise board agenda

The West Ada School Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 pm. Tuesday, but the superintendent vacancy isn’t on the agenda — at least yet.

SBAC graduation requirement waived

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra said it’s “premature” to require sophomores to pass the new, much-maligned SBAC exam.

All-day kindergarten program in works

The $9.8 million plan is designed to help boost reading skills — but it’s likely to run into political interference.

Nampa to open new charter school in August

Nampa School District trustees approved a partnership with Gem Innovation Schools to open a blended-learning modeled school.

Idaho teachers win STEM awards at Idaho Technology Council event

Award recipients earned $2,000 for themselves and another $2,000 for their schools at the Idaho Technology Council’s “Idaho’s Hall of Fame and Innovation Awards” ceremony Wednesday.

Idaho City to build outdoor education center

The Basin School District purchased 87 acres of federal lands and plans to create an outdoor educational and recreational resource for students and community members but also for everyone in Idaho to use.

Hundreds attend college go-on conference in Boise

Teachers, counselors and higher education professionals from Idaho and across the West gather to share strategies for improving education and go-on rates.