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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Freshman academy gets kids back on track
16 Caldwell teens who were at risk of failing in school, graduated this week — a year earlier than their middle school classmates who took the traditional route — because of their year at the academy.
Education task force set to tackle the details
The 31 members of the governor’s appointed task force on improving education have a timeline and plan to get the governor about 10 recommendations by Sept. 23.
Albertsons surveys educators on Schoolnet
As the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation and the state roll out a multimillion dollar system to track student performance, the foundation is surveying educators about the pilot phase.
Big reform bet leads to ISAT improvement
Hiring an academic coach and expanding interventions helped Falls Valley Elementary School in Idaho Falls show growth.
Idaho ranks No. 50 in per-pupil spending
The latest U.S. Census Bureau report on school spending reached a familiar conclusion. In 2010-11, Idaho per-pupil spending ranked next to last among states and the District of Columbia.
ISBA to host an education job search
Website offers a place for districts and charters to advertise open positions. The ISBA has a handful of other new features that are described inside.
Bonneville middle school works to curb F’s
Students with good grades rewarded with games and activities. Students who are struggling get a 30-minute daily intervention. And all students receive mini report cars four days a week.
Common Core: Who’s for it, and who isn’t?
Where do the state’s key political leaders and stakeholders stand on the controversial Common Core standards? Here’s a deeper look, along with some key quotes.
Lowell Elementary celebrates 100 years
The North End Boise school has nurtured thousands of children over the years. Franklin D. Roosevelt once visited, too.
Nampa’s complicated, convoluted budget crisis
The Nampa School District is required to submit a balanced budget to the state — and the School Board will meet on June 18 to take up the task. But first, trustees have to sift through a long list of variables.