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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
EdNews’ Carly Flandro wins EWA journalism grant
She will write about how Idaho’s tribes are innovating to improve student success.
Blaine County to help teachers who can’t find an affordable place to live
The district offers rental assistance stipends, and trustees approved building transitional houses for staff on district-owned land.
UPDATED: Empowering Parents grants are on the way, despite glitches
Nearly 8,000 families have gotten word that they will qualify for a share of the education grants. Nearly 15,000 applications are in the pipeline.
The Idaho Legislature should invest directly in Idaho students
Unfortunately, the cost of higher education continues to outpace our wage growth and excessive national inflation.
Learning another language … ‘it’s just a beautiful thing’
Growing dual immersion programs in Southern Idaho help students speak English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Campus news items: U of I receives record grant to study climate-friendly ag practices
More research news inside: High-tech help for fruit harvesting; and restoring native plants along Interstate 15 in Eastern Idaho.
New legislative working group kicks off discussion on school buildings
“We need help,” said Andy Grover, representing school administrators in front of the committee.
Analysis: Idaho’s dismal immunization numbers have fallen even further
The declining immunization rate could have serious implications for parents and students, if an outbreak occurs. And for school administrators who are no doubt yearning for a more back-to-normal school year.
Meet Debbie Critchfield, Republican nominee for state superintendent
If elected, the former State Board of Education president said she plans to introduce a financial literacy graduation requirement.
Meet Terry Gilbert, Democratic nominee for state superintendent
If elected, the retired school teacher said he would support early literacy and vocational programs, and address aging school facilities.