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Top 10 lists: Statewide, IRI scores are down. But here’s where they’re the best.
Take a look at the highest performers and biggest improvements on the Idaho Reading Indicator test.
Refusing to bend, the Human Rights Educator of the Year will retire early
Daisy Rain Martin is seeking refuge from legislation and policy that could force her to compromise her values.
Control of West Bonner board in question as election nears
Six candidates are vying for three spots. Events are planned throughout the month in churches, community centers and local restaurants.
Bright spots: The Top 10 lists from Idaho’s 2023 ISAT results
See the schools and districts where students performed the best.
Analysis: With some apprehension, school counselors step into the Launch liftoff
Idaho’s counselors will have the difficult job of steering 9,000 to 10,000 high school seniors through Idaho Launch — a new grant program that is a work in progress.
Mackay educator named 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year
Trent Van Leuven changed the landscape of career technical education, expanding opportunities for students to encounter real-world applications for their everyday learning both in the classroom and in the field.
Propelling Hispanic youth into brighter futures, one summit at a time
“It changed the whole trajectory of my life,” a former attendee said. “I just felt seen.”
A year in the making, the $75 million Idaho Launch program opens
High school seniors can begin applying for up to $8,000 in postsecondary grants. But the money won’t be available until seniors graduate — and before July 1, the start of the next state budget year.
State says test results are mixed; but data shows mostly losses
The SDE’s website displays limited data. State officials said the full report would not be released until Wednesday.
Spelling it Out: How traditional public schools are governed
A complex web of agencies and individuals oversees what happens in Idaho classrooms — this guide helps make sense of it all.