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Caldwell calls again for Idaho students to attend school until 18
Trustees will ask the Idaho School Boards Association to support the school-age increase during the annual November convention.
Fruitland City Council directs TVCA and zoning commission to find solutions
Without the council’s favorable decision, the school’s $7.5 million planned construction of a new middle and high school in downtown was essentially stopped.
West Ada trustees celebrate last year, start shaping next year
The board approved new policy and worked on the district’s strategic plan.
Boise trustees approve new dress code, declare board vacancy
The board also approved three resolutions to be heard by the Idaho School Boards Association this fall.
State combats teacher shortage with new apprenticeship plan
The apprenticeship model allows candidates to earn a degree and teaching certification while employed by a school district.
Fruitland City Council to consider academy’s appeal Monday
The estimated $7.5 million campus would serve grades 7-12 and include new academic buildings, a gym and cafeteria.
Charters ask for better communication and more peer networking
This year’s stakeholder survey received 88 responses from administrators, school board members and parents.
Ada County staff connects kids to classrooms instead of prison cells
Detention and probationary programs provide avenues for at-risk youth to finish high school.
Nampa trustee resigns, replacement sought
A new trustee is expected to be appointed before school begins in the fall. (Schedule inside).
Idaho teacher awarded for environmental education instruction
Hawthorne Elementary’s Misha Smith earned recognition for her instructive work.