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McCall school cultivates future scientists, one sixth-grader at a time

The McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), a University of Idaho program, serves K-12 students through hands-on science education.

Analysis: The data about life after high school? It’s complicated.

Fewer high school graduates are going straight to college. But the demand for college scholarships is soaring. Both things can be true at the same time.

Sheriff investigates complaint against West Bonner trustee’s absences

The three-member school board has been unable to meet without Troy Reinbold showing up. School board business has ground to a halt.

New money, new options: State Board broadens Empowering Parents program

Parents will be able to spend their share of the microgrants on a host of new items — from backpacks and musical instruments to camps and athletic fees.

“Deeper than powwows”: Tribal leaders call on the education community to do more for Native students

“A lot of our students are having to navigate and function in a dysfunctional place of learning,” one educator said.

Prosecutor: “I didn’t pick this fight” with Idaho Falls school leaders

Now, both the district and prosecutors’ office are involved in extended litigation at taxpayers’ expense. 

West Park boasts a cornucopia of cultures and languages

The international children of University of Idaho professors and doctoral students rely on West Park for acclimation and support.

Achievement gaps and the pandemic are still stifling learning, test results reveal

Demographic and grade-level breakdowns offer new insights into the state of education in Idaho.

Judge OKs transgender bathroom law — at least for now

Idaho schools now have three weeks to implement the law, which mandates that students use the school bathroom, locker room or changing facility that aligns with their “biological sex.”

The Village: Instead of criminalizing kids — help them

A new center in Pocatello is dedicated to getting youth back in school and out of the court system.