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Student runners race into Christmas break
Eighty-four students from a Boise elementary school’s two student running clubs braved the snow and cold to celebrate their goals and race in the YMCA Christmas run on Saturday.
Ward-Engelking appointed to Senate
Ward-Engelking, a Democrat from Boise, has experience on the House Education Committee. She was at the top of the Democrats three-person list to succeed Durst, who stepped down Dec. 1
Luna, districts clash over assessment issues
State superintendent Tom Luna isn’t changing his mind about field-testing a lengthy test built around Common Core standards. But the state will look at some possible changes to address district superintendents’ concerns.
Meridian faces two big elections in 2014
Idaho’s largest school district will run a levy and a bond issue in 2014.
Online academy to offer technical training
Idaho businesses to partner with national online provider K12 Inc. to launch the College and Career Readiness Academy.
A daily double for English learners
Idaho Falls kids with limited English proficiency get a full day of kindergarten: their normal session in the morning or afternoon, coupled with the district’s English Language Learners class. The program is designed to build vocabulary and reading skills.
Nampa discusses framework of levy
Nampa could put another levy election before voters as early as March.
Charter commission approves expansions
Two existing charter schools and a third that opens next year will increase Idaho charter school enrollment by nearly 1,000.
North Idaho teacher earns $25,000 award
An English teacher at Timberlake High School in Spirit Lake was awarded the Milken Educator Award for Idaho.
Holocaust survivor shares story
Treasure Valley resident Rose Beal talked about her family’s struggles in Nazi Germany with a group of Boise High School seniors and AP students Monday.