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Per Pupil Expenditure Explained: A crash course on how it’s calculated and compared

Generally, PPE is calculated by taking the amount of money a district spends on students in a given year and dividing it by the number of students in that district.
But there are some nuances.

Analysis: School officials keep their distance from polarizing mask mandates

Heading into their fourth pandemic academic year, administrators have more tools to prevent the spread of disease, and they hope the new variant will be less severe. But the science isn’t that clearcut. 

Superintendent reflects on school shooting: ‘It was hell in all honesty’

Jefferson County’s Chad Martin shared with other school leaders how his community has healed and school procedures have changed in the wake of the life-changing day.

Reading scores. Graduation rates. Enrollment. Tax dollars.

Find out what the candidates have to say. INSIDE: Details of next week’s forums and an invite to a meet-and-greet reception.

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.