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Critchfield seeks weighted student formula, new special education fund
The superintendent’s budget proposal would increase general fund spending on public schools by 2.6%.
Critchfield: Thanks to in-person learning during the pandemic, today’s students are less likely to be chronically absent
“It’s because of that that we are seeing the least impacts (four years later),” Critchfield said.
Idaho’s low chronic absenteeism rates may not be accurate
Some school districts have been submitting questionable data that’s gone unverified.
Governor issues executive order ‘defending women’s sports’
The order directs the State Board of Education to ensure public schools are following laws related to gender in athletics.
West Ada senior wins $40,000 College Board scholarship
It’s a game-changer for Avery Lavier: “I’ve always wanted to go to college, and I’ve been really stressing out about how I’m going to find the money. This puts my anxiety at ease.”
New public charter school in Avimor opens its doors
The Idaho Novus Classical Academy will serve about 378 students from across the Treasure Valley.
Newly required facilities plans ‘eye-opening’ for future costs, superintendents say
The Department of Education has approved 25 plans, which are prerequisites for each district hoping to receive its share of the state’s $1 billion facilities bond.
The process of renewing — or revamping — Idaho’s reading test is on hold, abruptly
The contracting snag comes at a pivotal juncture, as Gov. Brad Little and other education leaders decry the state’s stagnant reading scores.
State to pilot student wellbeing survey in schools
With the streamlined questionnaire, officials hope to alleviate the burden on districts, and combat parental complaints.
ISAT scores increase slightly, exceed new — lower — goals
Students made modest gains as the ISAT exam returned to a shorter format.