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Blaine County is redesigning its system to boost Latino student achievement
Under superintendent GwenCarol Holmes the district is rethinking teaching practices and retooling culture in the hopes they can improve Latino student success.
Outgoing Senate Education chair plans sprint to the finish line
Sen. Dean Mortimer plans to work on a new school funding formula and several other initiatives during his final legislative session.
Little names Boise businessman to State Board
Kurt Liebich had served on Little’s K-12 task force. This marks the second time Little has found a State Board appointee from his task force — bypassing more than three dozen applicants who turned in paperwork months earlier.
Public Charter School Commission director announces resignation
Tamara Baysinger says she’ll call it quits after Christmas.
The midyear higher education budget cuts: What we know
Several of Idaho’s colleges and universities will trim payroll costs to meet Gov. Brad Little’s request. But some cost-cutting plans are still in the works.
Little predicts tight budget year while calling for K-12 investments
“I can tell you this: education will remain my top priority,” Little said at Wednesday’s ATI Conference in Boise.
Charters see big enrollment growth amid pockets of steep decline
Struggling charters are adjusting to smaller budgets by reassigning teachers and holding off on professional development.
Ehardt says the game isn’t over
The second-term lawmaker — and former college basketball coach — hopes to keep sex education and student diversity up for debate.
What it takes: How top performing schools succeed at reading
Compass Charter, North Star Charter and West Ada School District share their version of the secret sauce.
Most Idaho districts and charters use the career ladder
Many districts supplement local dollars to what the state sends out to increase teacher pay.