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

Registration open for STEM teaching institute

Summer institutes scheduled for June in Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Caldwell and Idaho Falls.

Federal cuts: More unknowns than knowns

The automatic federal budget cuts affect more than 130 programs across the state. And Title I and special education programs stand to take the biggest hit.

Senate panel holds off on election bill

Senate Bill 1108 would require those seeking a initiative or referendum to gather signatures from 6 percent of registered voters in at least 18 legislative districts.

Albertson Foundation backs online learning pilot

More than 10,000 Idaho students will have access to the Khan Academy online lessons, many of which are devoted to math and science.

Committee headcount: students 30, senators 4

Thursday was PTA day at the Statehouse — and a Twin Falls middle school was well-represented.

Committee OKs two major charter school bills

Charter school advocates have clamored for an increased share of state funding. A bill granting charters $1.4 million for facilities is headed back to the House floor.

DeMordaunt pulls charter bill — as a courtesy

DeMordaunt said confusion over amending process led him to pull the bill back to committee, where it will be considered again.

P-TECH partnerships: From Brooklyn to Idaho?

Rashid Davis’ collaborative and tech-focused high school received a mention in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Davis believes the model can translate to Idaho.

Who should pay to teach troubled teens?

Providing medical care, supervision and one-on-one instruction time for a troubled teen can cost $25,000 a year. And Idaho is footing the bill for teaching these students from other states.