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Boise trustees vote to close Owyhee Elementary, convert it to preschool
The Bench school will remain an elementary for the upcoming school year before transitioning in fall of 2025.
Amid statewide school closures, Blackfoot opens a new elementary
The new school is designed to improve student safety and prevent behavioral issues.
Lee Pesky Learning Center names new executive director
Maureen O’Toole, a longtime Idaho education leader, will take the helm.
‘Play is learning’: summer events, library partnerships extend learning for kids
Sometimes, learning means hula-hooping, blowing bubbles, crawling through tunnels, and tossing bean bags.
Conference supports dual language immersion teachers as programs increase statewide
DLI teachers are in a “niche field,” so opportunities to connect with others in similar programs are essential.
Analysis: Two big unknowns will shape higher ed enrollment this fall
Idaho Launch could bring new students to college campuses. A botched federal aid rollout could hamper enrollment. It’s an uncertain autumn for Idaho higher education, and the stakes couldn’t be much higher.
Paula Kellerer named new president of Idaho Business for Education
Rod Gramer, who served as president and CEO for more than 11 years, is retiring.
UPDATE: AG, private school attorneys spar over scheduling in library lawsuit
Classes start in less than three weeks for two schools involved in the lawsuit.
Boise touts Owyhee Elementary transition plans ahead of school board vote
In May, patrons protested the district’s hasty decision to close the school, prompting leaders to backtrack. The trustees meet Monday.
Back to school! Some helpful dates and links to begin the season
While some districts don’t start until September, others start in August.