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Do you remember driver’s education?
An increase of students are enrolling in the Boise School Districts driver’s education program.
Otter spokesman: ‘Ongoing training’ needed in evaluations
Nearly 98 percent of teachers received a grade of proficient or better from their administrators. Leaders of three education groups defend the evaluation process.
Feds award millions to continue preschool programs
Community Council of Idaho earned the grant through a competitive application process to provide Head Start services for migrant and seasonal farm-working families throughout Idaho.
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Statewide SBAC scores beat projections
Statewide numbers were released Wednesday. District- and school-level results remain unavailable.
State accepting Teacher of the Year nominations
Find out the details of the annual contest, read a profile on last year’s winner and see the list of past winners.
Student voices drive education reform in Jerome
Administrators listen to what kids have to say about their schools, teachers and learning environment.
Charters receive funding boost from state
Payments for charter school classroom and administrative facilities grew to $3.4 million in 2015 — and could continue to increase in coming years.
Nampa, Coeur d’Alene contracts aren’t settled yet
In both districts, contact talks will continue past Tuesday’s deadline.
State seeks volunteers for evaluation review committee
Educators, administrators, parents, business leaders and taxpayers are encouraged to volunteer prior to the July 3 deadline.