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Children act more like siblings than classmates at North Idaho’s smallest school

The Avery School District, where Calder is the only school, is the smallest district in North Idaho, one of the smallest in the state and has a budget  of under $1 million.

Critchfield: When trustees talk about reading, it becomes a priority

Boosting students’ reading ability is the state’s “number one goal and objective,” she told State Board trustees.

Horman, Gramer spar over private school choice

Their debate comes just weeks ahead of a legislative session where private school choice will likely take center stage. 

State Board reins in campus DEI programs

Wednesday’s vote came after a turbulent month that thrust the State Board and Idaho’s higher ed community into the national DEI debate.

State Board unanimously approves Mountain View deconsolidation plan

Residents of Grangeville, Kooskia, and Elk City will have the final say in a vote planned for May.

The four-day calendar is prevalent. And perhaps, politically untouchable

Four-day school advocates took on some of Idaho’s most powerful elected officials this year — and won. Politicians might not be in a hurry to take this issue on again in 2025.

UPDATED: Amid a surge of student comments, State Board reworks DEI policy

The new proposal walks back one section, which would have required colleges and universities to offer success centers “dedicated to all students.” A State Board vote is expected Wednesday.

Gem Prep Online honored with distinguished school award

“Our relationships with families is key,” said principal Heather McKenna.