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Caldwell preschoolers graduate P16 program
It was a big day for 31 Caldwell preschoolers on Thursday — the kids graduated from the P16 Caldwell Education Project. Parents filled the Jewett Auditorium at the College of Idaho with balloons and flowers to celebrate the success. Five-year-old Reece Sessions was part of the graduating class and will attend kindergarten at Wilson Elementary…
Renaissance students earn college degrees
This year’s graduating class features 47 students who have earned an associates’s degree through the school and state’s dual credit program.
Bonneville likely to seek bond issue recount
The Eastern Idaho district’s $56.1 million bond issue appeared to fail by just 17 votes, but election workers have acknowledged some errors inputing precinct results.
The transition to a four-day school week
On Thursday, the Homedale School District wrapped up its first year on a four-day school calendar. What did teachers and administrators learn?
Lawmakers promise to support innovation
Sen. Dean Mortimer and Rep. Wendy Horman agreed on Thursday the state needs to find ways to support new learning models.
Election results: Trustee shakeups, Bonneville bond fails
Incumbent school board members were unseated in West Ada and Nampa. In Bonneville, a third attempt at a bond issue falls just shy of passage.
State’s technology chief resigns
After only five months on the job, Will Goodman says he’s returning to Mountain Home. He will be replaced by Chris Campbell.
Barbara Morgan joins national public schools ad campaign
The former NASA astronaut and Idaho teacher will appear in ads touting public schools alongside “Magic” Johnson and other celebrities.
Teresa Luna hired as state emergency planner
For four years, Luna had been a central player in the Idaho Education Network broadband project collapse.
State board executive director resigns
Mike Rush has accepted a similar position with the South Dakota Board of Regents.