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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Superintendent reflects on school shooting: ‘It was hell in all honesty’
Jefferson County’s Chad Martin shared with other school leaders how his community has healed and school procedures have changed in the wake of the life-changing day.
Reading scores. Graduation rates. Enrollment. Tax dollars.
Find out what the candidates have to say. INSIDE: Details of next week’s forums and an invite to a meet-and-greet reception.
Former ISBA chief appointed to state charter commission
Karen Echeverria, a longtime influencer of Idaho’s public education system, replaces outgoing commissioner Julie VanOrden.
State looks to expedite Empowering Parents grants
The $50 million of federally funded grants are designed to help parents address pandemic learning loss.
Payette partners with Teach for America to give summer school a new purpose
Around 60 middle and high schoolers visited Boise State University — most had never seen a college campus before and many had never been to Boise.
Nontraditional schools dominate Idaho’s SAT score Top 10 list
Engaged parents, perfectionistic students, and homework also contribute to these standout scores, principals say.
Educators credit several factors for lifting reading scores
The state’s latest early reading test showed big gains, and administrators are pointing to more than just an infusion of targeted state dollars.
Analysis: A story of campus consensus, in support of student mental health
Boise State University is adding four mental health counselors and a psychiatric nurse practitioner — covered by student fees. University officials hope the hires will address a demand that has increased, and intensified.
Overcrowded Middleton school using hallways and teachers’ lounge for instruction
The district will float a bond resolution in August to build a new elementary school. Similar bonds have failed at least four times since 2015.
Teachers turn to crowdfunding to avoid out-of-pocket costs
Donors give thousands of dollars to Idaho classrooms each year.