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School leaders share the secrets to their ISAT success

Reteaching, collaboration, and relevance are key.

Analysis: Idaho’s unexpected and unusual race for attorney general

Tom Arkoosh jumped into the race in July to challenge Raul Labrador. The Nov. 8 outcome could have immediate implications for education — and perhaps lasting implications in Idaho politics.

Beyond 37%: Higher ed leaders discuss Idaho’s lagging ‘go-on rate’

During a roundtable discussion hosted by Gov. Brad Little, higher education leaders talked about what it will take to get more high school graduates to go to college.

Idaho is opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens

Education officials are worried about taking up class time to survey students and about overstepping boundaries by asking questions that are not parent-approved.

CWI candidates pledge collaboration — but split on spending issues

The turmoil at North Idaho College was a recurring theme Tuesday — as College of Western Idaho trustee candidates run in nonpartisan races with partisan overtones.

Lawmakers continue their dive into school facilities dilemma

The Funding Construction of Public Schools committee agreed to split up their ideas and take a deeper look into solutions for the next meeting, which will likely occur after the Nov. 8 General Election.

Celebrating successes: Idaho’s ISAT high performers in Top 10 lists

These schools, charters and districts largely transcend state proficiency goals.

Record-setting U of I grant isn’t a done deal — at least not yet

University and federal officials will head to the negotiating table on Nov. 8, to try to hammer out a $55 million plan to research climate-friendly farming and ranching practices.

IPTV debate: Candidates spar over a variety of Idaho education policies

Democrat Terry Gilbert and Republican Debbie Critchfield answered an hour’s worth of questions Monday during Idaho Public Television’s Idaho Debates event.