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Reading results: These schools and districts outperform state averages
EdNews mined the spring 2024 Idaho Reading Indicator data to identify the top performers.
Reading achievement gaps persist for at-risk students
Students with limited English proficiency (LEP) were furthest behind.
Attorney general seeks to intervene in Blaine Amendment lawsuit
The lawsuit centers on whether a church can use a public school facility.
Spring reading scores show modest gains, but have trended down since 2019
About two-thirds of Idaho’s K-3 students are reading at grade level, according to results from a statewide reading exam held in the spring. INSIDE: Your school’s score and ranking.
‘Every vote matters:’ Winner of Idaho’s closest legislative primary won by 4 votes
Recount in eastern Idaho district confirms Shelley resident Ben Fuhriman defeated incumbent state Rep. Julianne Young, a Republican from Blackfoot
‘Accidents’ and a rotten sandwich: Providing structure for our kids requires balance
We’ve found our children do better when parameters are set and expectations are communicated. But we also see value in “unschooling.”
Caldwell approves $100 pay-to-play fee
The board will revisit the topic at its July 22 meeting to mull over family and multi-sport caps.
Residents face growing obstacles to public records — and legislators are making them worse
InvestigateWest asked for government records from 15 Pacific Northwest cities, including five in Idaho.
Four incumbents will run unopposed, two others will vie for final seat
The trustee election will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
In Payette, summer school defies stereotypes, thanks to a unique partnership
Teachers and students help each other prepare for the future.