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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Testing … 1 2 3 … from the expert
The State Department’s TJ Bliss answered questions from Idaho educators about the new assessments for students and how they impact school accountability.
Interim leader won’t seek Blaine’s top post
John Blackman, a 30-year district veteran, said he values his role as assistant superintendent and HR director. He has identified goals and priorities for his district while trustees search for a replacement to Lonnie Barber.
Meridian teaches the fun side of science
Teachers who won grants shared their lessons and experiments with colleagues across the district.
Lawmaker preparing a pre-K pilot plan
For years, pre-kindergarten has been a contentious, emotional issue at the Idaho Statehouse. Rep. Hy Kloc, D-Boise, wants to take another run at pre-K — with a bill establishing private-public pilot schools.
State Board members rip Luna’s K-12 budget
Some board members feared that a proposed $77 million increase in public school funding would rob colleges and universities of scarce funding.
State Board names its ‘distinguished schools’
Seven schools earned top awards for their five-star ranking and ranking among the top 5 percent for student proficiency.
Virtual charter seeks to bridge geographic gap
The Idaho Distance Education Academy seeks to bring a statewide student body together.
Blaine, McKinstry strike settlement deal
Under terms of the deal, school district officials will pay their energy services company $665,000 for work that is completed, while the company will cover $800,000 in legal fees for the district.
Land Board rejects swaps for office space
The state wants to get out of the business of leasing cabin sites along Payette and Priest lakes. But state officials are balking at swapping these sites for office space in Idaho Falls and Nampa.
Mtn Home supports Idaho Core Standards
In other news, sophomores can take PSAT this week, space program accepting applications, Blaine County improves its website and Idaho Falls students become active in mayoral race.