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State official: Drop in math scores is a concern
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is looking at putting money into coaching for math teachers, chief deputy Pete Koehler said this week.
Land Board increases public school payments
Idaho’s public schools are poised to receive a nearly $4 million funding boost during the upcoming budget year thanks to an increase in state endowment payments. On Tuesday morning at the Statehouse, the state Land Board voted unanimously to increase distributions for public schools for 2016-17 by $3.966 million. Public schools are the biggest beneficiaries…
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Superintendent helps Genesee meet high expectations
Small, North Idaho district produces some of the best academic performances in the state. It requires a combination of support from the community, strong leadership and highly effective teachers.
Idaho SAT scores drop slightly
The dropoff can be traced to a decline in math scores — as the state gets another round of troubling high-school math results.
New schools in Twin Falls to open just in time
The district has started construction on two new elementary schools that will open in the fall of 2016. Construction on a middle school will begin this fall and open in 2017.
Nampa kids are first to go back to school
Students throughout Idaho return to school this week. For others, the first day back isn’t until next week.
Ada County kids receive free school supplies
Assistance League of Boise members purchased $80,000 worth of school supplies, an effort to help kids in need.
Linda Clark: ‘I don’t have an exit strategy’
The West Ada district superintendent, a surprise appointment to the State Board of Education, faces increased scrutiny from trustees.
Longtime Idaho educators start school safety consulting firm
Armes and Blister have contracted with the state, local schools and emergency responders to offer school safety planning and resources.