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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Districts face rising enrollment across Idaho
The numbers are forcing short-term fixes — including last-minute teacher hires. And the numbers may lead to long-term discussions about building needs.
STEM Action Center board plots its course
New state agency looks to overcome growing pains to achieve tangible results before Legislature convenes in January.
Ybarra seeks $110 million budget boost for K-12
Two areas of emphasis: added money for teacher pay and funding help for school districts.
Twin Falls trustees approve emergency levy
The Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees approved an emergency levy for $1.3 million in a special meeting on Monday. The full amount – $1,304,546 – is roughly 3 percent of the district’s $45 million budget. The levy will be used to hire six new para-educators, one half-time teacher, and to purchase additional supplies…
Conference promotes regional networking
The Innovate to Educate conference offered a day-long conference of inspirational speakers but also an opportunity for collaboration between education and business communities.
West Ada delays action on supplemental levy
School board members are expected to revisit the issue Thursday, during a special meeting they plan to call.
Caldwell teacher inspires and motivates kids
Melyssa Ferro, a teacher at Caldwell School District’s Syringa Middle School, is recognized as Caldwell’s Teacher of the Year.
$250,000 available for classroom projects
Chevron is generating funds this fall for Idaho teachers and students in collaboration with DonorsChoose.org.
Report card: Ybarra responds to outside audit of her office
CCSSO auditors praise Ybarra’s vision to run a service agency and her staff’s skill, but identify several other challenges, saying her staff does not feel it has appropriate contact with her.
Kamiah starts school despite devastating fires
At least 15 children in the North Idaho community lost their homes this month in the Clearwater Complex fire, which also took the home of the high school principal. Educators decided not to postpone the start of school so those displaced would have some semblance of structure.