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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Lessons from Idaho’s teacher of the year
Jamie Esler shares a success story with lawmakers — and delivers a challenge.
Horseshoe Bend superintendent resigns
The school board members voted to accept the resignation of Vickie Renfro and name the retired Wilder School District superintendent as interim leader.
Students bring tech pilots to life
Students from three Idaho schools demonstrated how they are sharing $3 million in state funding to test technology devices in their classrooms.
Melba leader joins superintendent race
Andy Grover, the superintendent for the Melba School District, said it’s time the state is run by someone with a background in education leadership. Also inside is a roundup of candidates.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Rep. Wendy Horman has drafted a bill designed to satisfy education task force recommendations for strategic planning for school districts, and training for administrators and school boards.
School safety study reveals challenges
Members of a school safety task force studied 74 of Idaho’s 730 public schools and found wide variances in security and safety planning and responsibility.
House Ed advances teacher leadership awards
The House Education Committee advanced the $15.9 million teacher leadership program, but not before a lengthy debate over timing and merits.
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 17
Charter school advocates hit the Statehouse — and highly decorated teachers hit the Legislature’s education committees.
Delegation watches broadband issue from afar
Idaho’s congressional delegation received a briefing on the Idaho Education Network funding mess last week — but lawmakers are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Seven months later, Nampa OKs contract
And the parties will return to the table — next week — to start talking about the 2014-15 contract.