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TVCA leader remains hopeful that a new $7.5 million campus will be approved
Fruitland’s zoning commission had denied a permit for the expansion, but the city council sided with the charter school’s appeal. The issue could be settled at a Sept. 12 hearing.
Apprenticeship model for teacher certification will tap local talent
This new concept relies on local decisions. If a principal identifies someone in their schools who displays an interest in serving students, that individual could be encouraged to use this pathway.
Administrators discuss strategies for harnessing AI
Text-generating artificial intelligence is not going away so school leaders consider how it could be a classroom tool.
Charter commission director resignation creates new round of instability
“This is a good time for the commission to reboot and to clarify its role so that the next leader knows what he or she is expected to do and what the systems and processes are for getting the work done,” said Bluum CEO Terry Ryan.
Free and on-site services support mental health in Boise schools
The services span the spectrum — behavioral health, legal consultation, parenting resources, financial planning, work-life balance skills, eldercare, and more.
Garden Valley gets creative to address student mental health
The district is recruiting partners to better serve kids and their families.
40 West Ada teachers attend dyslexia summer school training
Idaho’s largest district aims to raise literacy rates via phonemic pedagogy training.
McCall-Donnelly spearheads solutions to workforce struggles
The district is creating a community daycare center and an employee housing complex to fill severe needs.
Lottery pays record dividend to schools
The Lottery Commission presented its largest-ever dividend to Idaho schools in a ceremony with Gov. Brad Little at Emmett Middle School Tuesday.
Kuna boasts staff satisfaction, retention success in new survey
Year over year, the district has reduced the number of vacant teaching positions by 52%. There are currently eight unfilled positions. A year ago, there were 17.