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Former ISBA chief appointed to state charter commission
Karen Echeverria, a longtime influencer of Idaho’s public education system, replaces outgoing commissioner Julie VanOrden.
Nontraditional schools dominate Idaho’s SAT score Top 10 list
Engaged parents, perfectionistic students, and homework also contribute to these standout scores, principals say.
Analysis: A story of campus consensus, in support of student mental health
Boise State University is adding four mental health counselors and a psychiatric nurse practitioner — covered by student fees. University officials hope the hires will address a demand that has increased, and intensified.
Teachers turn to crowdfunding to avoid out-of-pocket costs
Donors give thousands of dollars to Idaho classrooms each year.
SAT benchmark percentages slide for the second consecutive year
In 2022, 28.3% of juniors met both benchmarks, according to data released Tuesday.
Lakeland’s armed guard program — Idaho’s first — is here to stay
Lakeland’s program provides a preview into the future of school safety if armed guards become more prevalent.
Reclaim initiative could carry an unexpectedly high price tag
The education funding initiative would increase corporate and high-end income taxes by $323 million a year. But it also could roll back $250 million in income tax cuts passed by the 2022 Legislature, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden’s chief deputy said last week.
Twin Falls to place 10 armed security guards in schools
Every school in the district will now have either an armed security guard or SRO in the building every day. The board of trustees unanimously approved the decision on Wednesday night.
Measuring up college entrance exams: Are they necessary, fair, or valid?
While SAT and ACT test scores are losing their prominence and power, in some cases they can still open or close doors to scholarships, prestigious universities, and high-paying careers. And those factors can be life-changing.
How Caldwell’s Elevate Academy ‘finds the genius in every kid’
All June graduates have a job, are enrolled in a post-secondary program or enlisted in the military.