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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
At Idaho GOP convention, lobbyist advocates for state-sponsored Christian education
Family Policy Center president: Purpose of public school is to teach love of God and country.
Analysis: Will a surplus change the way Idaho pays for its schools?
Lawmakers have long resisted using state dollars to build or repair schools — leaving the burden and the bill to local property owners. But now, the state is sitting on a record $1.3 billion budget surplus.
BSU student overcomes barriers, wins award and plans to become a physician
The Syrian refugee is a molecular biology major, statistics tutor and volunteer at Boise’s St. Alphonsus.
Some schools with all-day kindergarten see a surge in reading scores
Idaho Education News looked at the spring reading scores in 60 districts and charters with all-day kindergarten. The findings provide a few hints about possible correlations between all-day kinder and literacy.
She’s giving back the magic of her childhood bookmobile
A Pocatello librarian hits the road to promote reading and gives away hundreds of books a day.
Charter leaders mixed over revised federal proposal
“The changes are manageable, but still frustratingly bureaucratic,” said Terry Ryan, CEO of Idaho charter support group Bluum.
Districts push to collect income data to support at-risk students
If school administrators don’t get the data they need, funding in a number of areas could be at stake, including subsidized meals, staffing, programs and materials and internet access.
The ‘slide’: Combatting summer learning loss
There are things parents can do to combat the long-running trend in education.
Boise trustee candidate field swells at filing deadline
Eighteen candidates are running for five trustee spots. The election is Sept. 6.
Boise State professor plans grueling 100-mile run to help his students
He’s working to build a $25,000 endowment to battle financial hardship. INSIDE: How you can help.