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

Quarles pulled from overseas trip

An internal policy forbids State Department of Education employees from traveling internationally.

Nampa seeks public’s help on search

District leaders post online survey, convene focus groups with parents and taxpayers to maximize public input during superintendent search.

Big screens — and a gradual step

Interactive whiteboards are the centerpiece of a Moscow technology pilot.

Lawmakers plan another dive into data

A legislative interim committee — with a broad mission that encompasses all K-12 issues — will take a second look at computer systems designed to allow schools to track student performance.

K-12 budget increase drops to 5.4 percent

Thanks to a change in retirement benefit calculations, more than $7 million has been cut from the proposed FY15 school budget — all without cutting spending for education programs or funding.

Caldwell goes green for school resources

Under a new curbside recycling partnership, Republic Services will send $1 from Caldwell customers’ bills to a comprehensive go-on program that starts with preschool.

Committee discusses teacher licenses, pay

Members used their first meeting to review Task Force recommendations and begin studying licensure systems put in place in other states. They meet again Nov. 25 at the Statehouse.

New website offers news about new standards

Idahoans for Excellence in Education launched a website devoted to offering resources and information that supports the implementation of Idaho Core Standards.