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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.
Incumbent trustees face plenty of contested races across the state
In West Bonner, three incumbent trustees will face opponents in bids to retain their seats on a school board that’s experienced controversy this summer.
Reading scores for thousands of Idaho students found to be inaccurate
Despite the reporting delay and inaccurate datasets, the Dallas-based company Istation is set to receive $723,570 for its one-year contract.
Nampa names library employee as new trustee
Trustees said his experience navigating controversial conversations could be a benefit to the board.
Boise school board selects new trustee
Find out who will be sworn in at the district’s Sept. 11 board meeting.