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Timberlake recognized for success with first-generation college students
Timberlake is one of 27 high schools throughout the country recognized for efforts to increase the number of first-generation college students.
Modern CTE facilities will boost prospects in rural Idaho
In New Plymouth, some students stay in school just to weld in the high school’s career technical education agriculture program.
Teacher apprenticeship model raises concerns with university programs
“We feel strongly that teaching is a profession and we want our teachers to have knowledge and skills to educate Idaho’s youth,” said Sherry Dismuke, Boise State University’s assistant dean of Teacher Education.
Disgruntled voters push for deconsolidation in Grangeville
Mountain View School District occupies a vast geographic footprint. The U.S. Forest Service manages 4.2 million acres and the Bureau of Land Management handles just under 60,000.
Lt. governor talks up Launch grants to students
An estimated 70% of Middleton’s senior class signed up for the new program.
New ordinance would challenge subdivisions that cause school overcrowding
Middleton studied the issue for more than two years because if the unprecedented code catches on, the move would cost developers money.
Orphaned teenager finds a home in Idaho through nursing programs
Left in the foster care system, Idaho State University student upends her life to find a home in Idaho.
Homeschool families raise concern over Senate legislation
Adding a state payment for homeschool co-op expenses would introduce unwanted tracking of homeschool families.
Blackfoot charter faces annual academic oversight
Idaho Education News found three more charters with concerning academic performance.
Financially troubled charter permanently closing
The Village Leadership Academy opened 12 years ago and enrolled a high of 487 students five years ago.