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ISAT scores increase slightly, exceed new — lower — goals
Students made modest gains as the ISAT exam returned to a shorter format.
Analysis: Idaho will serve additional special education students, but at a cost
A one-word change in policy will expand Idaho special education services. And add to a budget gap of $80 million.
New graduation requirements clear a key hurdle
The biggest change would be a required digital literacy course. The class would cover basics of computer science — algorithms, coding and AI — as well as internet safety and digital citizenship.
More districts are moving to four-day weeks — that doesn’t always mean fewer class hours
Here’s a statewide look at how many hours students will spend in class this year.
State asks judge to toss Oneida’s school funding lawsuit
The Oneida School District says it is expecting $7.7 million from the state, to offset a voter-approved bond issue. Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office says the lawsuit is premature.
The inception of the College of Western Idaho: A community-driven project
It took a two-thirds referendum approval, seed money from the governor, an advocacy campaign and local grants to launch what today serves 30,000 students.
Balancing expansion and the evolution of higher education
One of the College of Western Idaho’s main goals is to connect students seeking employment with businesses in need of workers.
Critchfield launches educator ethics campaign amid spike in complaints
The first-term Republican said she’s frustrated that allegations of unethical conduct are trending upward.
I injured myself on our family road trip. It was worth it
If making memories was the goal, we did OK in the end.
Tromp touts progress on graduation rates, research and fundraising
The university president announced that Boise State is close to achieving a top-tier research classification.