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

Nampa budget hearing sets stage for negotiations

Nampa school officials still forecast a shortfall of nearly $3 million for 2013-14 — which means more tough negotiations over teacher furloughs and reductions in employee benefits.

Federal lands panel awaits first meeting

Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis says the group of legislative “heavy hitters” is meeting with staff to carve out times for the committee’s first meeting.

Rush wins Distinguished Service award

The executive director of the State Board of Education was recognized for advancing professional-technical education in Idaho.

GOP passes ‘gutted’ Common Core language

The state’s Central Committee opposes “the collection of personal student data for any non-educational purpose.” But Republicans take no position on the controversial Common Core standards themselves

Technology grants: 81 schools seek money

The state has applications for $19.5 million in pilots. State officials plan to winnow the field, and award the $3 million in grants by July 1.

500 teachers prepare for STEM training

Teachers across the state will participate in expense-paid intensive professional development programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering and math.

Nampa union rejects furlough proposal

Questioning the Nampa School District’s math — which projects a $3.5 million shortfall for 2013-14 — the teachers’ union said there is no need for 14 unpaid furlough days and instead, teachers deserve a pay raise.

The new faces on the K-12 interim committee

Meet Sen. Fred Martin and Rep. Holli Woodings, two first-year lawmakers who will serve this summer on a legislative committee studying education issues.