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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Legislative roundup, 3.17.15: SBAC opt-out bill derailed
Lawmakers said the bill would have replaced the SBAC test with an alternate assessment that would not be appropriate for them to take.
Students publish book through writers program
It was a day of achievement for kids at the Idaho Distance Education Academy (IDEA). On Tuesday, IDEA students gathered to read a book they published in collaboration with The Cabin’s Writers in the schools program. “It is really great when students have these type of opportunities because they get to work with professional writers…
Administration Department head to step down
Teresa Luna was a focal player in the Idaho Education Network broadband contract debacle.
Gardening education comes to a Boise park
A new park devoted to gardening education officially opened Monday when Boise city officials and staff from the Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) cut a ribbon to a 1,500-square-foot, barn-shaped center at Comba Park. “The new barn is a huge asset for the city because we are able to offer garden-base education to the youth…
New teacher salary bill introduced
The bill’s architects made several changes in an effort to overcome opposition from critics.
Horseshoe Bend’s troubles keep mounting
The board of trustees seeks a new leader to clean up the financial mess and build community support.
Legislative roundup, 3.16.15: Parental rights, knives and more
Catch up on the latest news involving professional-technical education and proposed tweaks to the 97 percent enrollment protection school funding formula.
Idaho teen lands on the TEDx Talk stage
Timberline High School senior Kate Simonds wants a world where creative collaboration happens between adults and students. Her idea and message is now being delivered on a national stage after she was selected to speak with TEDx Talk in January. “It was an amazing experience, especially for a high school student,” Kate said. The 17-year-old…
Ybarra is pitching her version of a teacher pay bill
The state superintendent favors a pilot project among 10 school districts, paired with across-the-board-raises, but lawmakers have not taken up her proposal.
Broadband contractors file tort claims against state
The project’s lead contractor, Education Networks of America, is seeking about $6 million. State officials have 90 days to respond to the companies’ claims.