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

Committee finalizes licensure plans

The committee is expected to take its recommendations for a new system of teacher licensure to the State Board of Education for consideration in October.

David Peterson’s move, and Nampa’s transition

The district’s fourth superintendent since 2012 hopes to focus on academics.

It’s back to work for Idaho school administrators

Conferences next week feature networking sessions, updates and informational meetings. INSIDE: A list of administrators of the year and distinguished service awards.

Following the leadership premium dollars

How are districts spending $15.8 million in teacher leadership premiums? Here’s a closer look.

State Board appointees outline goals

Debbie Critchfield and Dave Hill say their priorities are implementing the K-12 task force recommendations and improving Idaho’s college go-on rates.

New Idaho Falls schools nearly ready

District officials said Longfellow and Edgemont elementary schools will open on time when the school year begins Sept. 2.

A school trustee’s learning curve

For Shauneen Grange — a longtime Idaho political activist — a 17-month run on the Boise School Board has provided an education into the city’s education system.

Public meetings devoted to new law

Beginning next week, parents and high school students can attend a series of regional meetings to learn if they can obtain up to $600 for college courses and exams.

A closer look at the State Board picks

Documents released to Idaho Education News by Gov. Butch Otter’s office shed some light on some — but not all — of the applicants for two State Board of Education vacancies. Some applications have already been destroyed, an Otter aide said Tuesday.