IDAHO

Teton follows low-performing status with double-digit improvements

Administrators at the middle school made changes that led to better test scores.

K-12 task force takes a step back to focus on career readiness

State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield says there may be a disconnect between the education system Idaho says it has, and the system it actually has.

Schools use state dollars — and other funding — to jump into all-day kindergarten

At least 81 school districts and 16 charter schools offer full-day kindergarten to at least some of their students. The state’s growing “literacy initiative” is covering some of the cost, but not all of it.

All day, every day: Kuna wagers on expanded kindergarten

As Kuna launches its second year of all-day kindergarten, the jitters have given way to optimism. And the early test results show promise.

Teacher bonuses could be announced next week

After a short delay, the State Board hopes to soon name who earned the $4,000 annual master educator premiums designed to reward Idaho’s best veteran teachers.

High demand puts school safety office behind schedule

Staff put in 2,000 hours of safety training and consulting, twice as many hours as the year before. The office wants another security analyst to help with the workload.

‘Utter contempt:’ Bonneville critics rip $2 million emergency levy

The levies are designed to help districts accommodate enrollment increases, and Bonneville has used this option for at least a decade. Statewide, districts will collect $11.5 million in emergency levies.