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Commission releases names of finalists, but not their professional backgrounds
The director is a state employee compensated with taxpayer dollars. The position pays $108,000 to $118,500 annually, according to the job listing.
Investigation: Garden Valley repeatedly violated federal special education law
Two families filed complaints, alleging their children were miseducated and mistreated. A state investigator agreed.
Idaho’s merit semifinalists announced
The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors. INSIDE: Find out who made it from Idaho.
Charter commission selects three unnamed candidates for director vacancy
The commission plans to interview three applicants during a Dec. 7 special meeting, with a decision expected by the end of the year.
Trustees select policy positions for next legislative session
School trustees want the hiring process for paraprofessionals and nurses updated, and they do not want schools to lose money in the new funding formula.
$19 million awarded to prepare students for in-demand careers
The Idaho Career Ready Students program awarded a total of $35 million in four months to develop CTE programs statewide
Federal grant funds available to state’s largest charter school authorizer
Up to $750,000 is available to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission to strengthen its role.
West Ada’s lifelong-learner mindset drives student achievement
Its schools repeatedly outshone their peers on standardized tests. And the district far outpaced other large districts when it came to scores.
Idaho’s largest two-year college wants to offer its first four-year degree
But first, the State Board of Education needs to sign on.
West Ada program prepares teens for police, fire and EMT careers
A $400,000 grant will pay for firefighting equipment that will expose students to real-life experiences and techniques.