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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Large-district superintendents negotiate contracts with fringe benefits
As the contract for West Ada superintendent Linda Clark comes under fire by her own trustees, Idaho Education News examined 10 contracts and found perks commonly awarded in a variety of areas from cars to cell phones to added life insurance policies.
Lewiston to study options for 87-year-old high school
To build or remodel? That is the question since taxpayers have twice voted against bonds to pay for a new high school. Trustees now are considering the costs of remodeling the existing campus.
State’s broadband costs fall $5 million below projections
One big reason for the savings: School districts have tapped into federal funds that were cut off during the Idaho Education Network contract dispute.
Commerce director tells lawmakers not to cut taxes
Outgoing Idaho Department of Commerce Director Jeff Sayer instead urges lawmakers on tax group to invest in workforce pipeline, infrastructure and education.
West Ada school needs your help to win $100,000
Local votes could help Lowell Scott Middle School students and staff build an outdoor learning center.
Vendor: School broadband savings should hold
Monday’s hearing was partly a postmortem from the Idaho Education Network contract fiasco, as a procession of vendors presented options to the state.
Teens find a solution to fix Idaho’s education system
Idaho students pitch their ideas for improving the education system in Idaho.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan stepping down
U.S. Department of Education senior official John King Jr., to serve as acting education secretary, AP reports.
Students participate in walking challenge
Thousands of Idaho students and mayors develop healthy habits in October.
Most districts and charters break Idaho transparency laws
Only 14 of 164 districts and charters are in complete state compliance for posting on their websites expenditures, contracts and strategic plans. At least 18 have posted none of those on their websites.