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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.
Campaign to boost attendance sees some success
“Every Day Matters” is an effort from officials to forge community, attendance and connection to school.
New director looks to build relationships and provide more training support
Striking the correct balance between accountability and advocacy is among her top priorities.
Zoning denial throws Fruitland charter school’s expansion into question
The academy can appeal with the city council. However, waiting is not in the school’s best interest because funding commitments have an August deadline.
Nampa trustees pass policy limiting discussions on gender identity, sexual orientation
After around two hours of public testimony and discussion, the policy passed on a 3-1 vote.