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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Post-recession boom? Meridian enrollment swells
Idaho’s largest school district is getting bigger — with an enrollment increase not seen since the days before the recession. And that leaves the Meridian School District shopping for staff and supplies.
Boise district hosts community learning
Register today for evening classes that could help you build your resume, create something for your home, learn a new skill or get in shape.
Common Core exams: Where Idaho stands
Idaho Department of Education officials believe new exams — tied to Common Core — will better measure analytical skills and knowledge in math and English language arts. But Idaho is also planning a P.R. campaign to explain the test results to parents and stakeholders.
CAES, INL launch Idaho STEM scholarship
Scholarship recipients will complete their internship during the summer of 2014 and conduct research into nuclear engineering, bioenergy, material science, modeling and simulation and cybersecurity. The program is open to BSU, ISU and U of I students.
Bonneville inks master agreement deal
Deal calls for restoring frozen portions of the salary grid, giving bonuses to experienced teachers and setting aside planning time for elementary teachers.
Will legislators fund the task force’s plans?
The Legislature’s top two budget-writers are voicing early support for one of the education task force’s big-ticket proposals: restoring $82.5 million that have been cut from school district budgets.
Second time around: three school levies pass
Meanwhile, voters in Homedale rejected a supplemental levy for the second time since May.
First day of school for Lowell, Nick Smith
In addition to strengthening Lowell’s sense of community and security, new principal Nick Smith is dedicating himself to help teachers implement Idaho Core Standards.
Click here to see the ‘Teach’ preview
A Kuna teacher is featured in a CBS documentary airing in September. Take a sneak peak at the trailer.
Experts to examine rural Idaho schools
A group of national educators will conduct research in Idaho — seeking to identify challenges and solutions that could improve student achievement in rural schools.