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

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.

Ranells embraces rural life in Wallace

Long-time Idaho educator leads the district but he also coaches sports and drives the bus. He also embedded himself in the community, joining civics groups and opening school facilities to the public.

Idaho math teachers named finalists for Presidential Award

A National Science Foundation panel will select Idaho’s state-level recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Statewide, emergency school levy bill climbs

A key reason for the increase: a $3.1 million levy in the ever-growing West Ada School District, up from $1.1 million a year ago.

New education director embodies exploration

Discovery Center’s Jessica Burke can be found backpacking through the wilderness or exploring with her canoe when she isn’t helping teach science to kids.