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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Boise to consider lifting its mask mandate in schools
Idaho’s second largest district is one of the few still requiring masks. Trustees are seeking public input. Health officials remain cautious.
Statehouse roundup, 2.8.22: Little signs school staff health insurance bill
The move is aimed at helping districts and charter schools cover upfront costs of moving onto the state’s health insurance plan or negotiating their own plans with private providers.
“Like family”: Bear Lake mentoring program drives school culture
Hour-long advisory classes at the rural high school help students navigate their academic and social lives — and make it feel like family for some.
‘A 50-pound weight’: Nampa’s interim superintendent feels the pressure of his new role
On Monday, Gregg Russell reflected on the work that lies ahead running Idaho’s third largest district.
Statehouse roundup, 2.7.22: Education grants bill sails through Senate committee
MORE INSIDE: Dyslexia screening, career-technical education funding and STEM-school designation surfaced at the Statehouse Monday.
Study: Idaho will need over 100 new schools by 2030
Some 42,000 students will have flooded Idaho by the end of the decade, a charter support group and a research firm say.
Nampa trustees appoint replacement after accepting superintendent’s resignation
Assistant superintendent Greg Russell takes over after Paula Kellerer’s abrupt exit.
Idaho governor signs $600 million income tax cut into law
The rebate will be distributed to Idahoans sometime this spring and the income tax brackets will be lowered starting in July.
Nampa superintendent Paula Kellerer resigns
The board has scheduled a special meeting for Saturday to accept the resignation and name an interim. INSIDE: Kellerer’s resignation letter.
Statehouse roundup, 2.4.2022: Feds could feed another $74 million into school lunch program
INSIDE: Legislation expanding scholarship eligibility, creating a charter building fund and making a teacher pay change all moved forward Friday.