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Colleges award millions to Latinx students at leadership summit
Over 800 students showed at the Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit to learn about different colleges and careers, and prepare for their futures.
Analysis: An encouraging, but complicated, picture of higher ed enrollment
The quick soundbite: All four of Idaho’s four-year schools picked up enrollment this fall. But below the surface, there’s a lot more to the story.
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Superintendent candidates to square off in next week’s debate
Monday’s 8 p.m. debate is this election cycle’s third televised matchup in the Idaho Public Television debate series.
State Board reviews reports on test scores and staff shortages
The board plans to propose a teaching apprenticeship program to help districts fill vacancies with staff who are interested in becoming certified teachers.
Inside the orchestrated efforts to support — or oppose — a $410 million education bill
The 489 emails to Gov. Brad Little — obtained through a public records request — offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes politicking heading into the Sept. 1 special legislative session.
Surveys: Student engagement remains below pre-pandemic levels
Just 45.5% of students in grades 3 though 12 reported being engaged at school. The average is down slightly from last year’s 45.7%.
Analysis: A stealth election will shape CWI’s future
A 2020 trustees’ election threw North Idaho College into turmoil. Could the same thing happen at the College of Western Idaho?
Idaho’s CTE programs slated to get millions in grants
And, inside: the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District intends to purchase a $12.6 million building — with no need for a bond.
Three struggling charters tout improvements before oversight commission
School representatives walked the Idaho Public Charter School Commission through their efforts to better their academic and operational outcomes months ahead of renewal decisions.