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Where did $50 million in pandemic education relief money in Idaho go?
State paid over $2.6 million in administrative fees to ClassWallet, the vendor of software that Idaho hired to run its Strong Families, Strong Students Program.
Education foundations have evolved and found their footing in Idaho
These behind-the-scenes organizations — led mostly by community volunteers — close the funding gaps to support teachers and students.
With foundation grants, the teachers drive how money is spent
Foundations also support families in need, staff recognition programs and offer college scholarships.
Little, lawmakers agree on $650 million in tax cuts, $410 million in education spending
With only one bill on the agenda — but with more than $1 billion on the line — the Idaho Legislature returned to session Thursday morning.
Indoctrination concerns prompt West Bonner trustees to yank curriculum
Approving a new curriculum could take months, and Superintendent Jackie Branum said finding materials that don’t mention SEL will be almost impossible.
CDA levy fails; Middleton, Vallivue bond issues fall
On a $261.4 million school election day, the three biggest ballot measures failed.
Report: 22% of administrators fall short of meeting teacher-evaluation requirements
Still, state reviewers found “promise” in a new batch of data and offered five recommendations to the State Board for improving the evaluations process.
PAC withdraws support for Boise trustee; union stands by endorsement
The Boise Education Association “has not withdrawn its support for Steve Schmidt,” days after he received the support of a hardline conservative group. However, a political action committee has disavowed Schmidt.
Their classroom is a grassy park, yurt, school garden, potato farm or the Idaho wilderness
More Idaho parents want their kids to log off the computer and head outside to learn.
Chubbuck charter breaks ground on a new middle school
The $12 million building will be tailored to meet the needs of children in grades 6-8.