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Townhall discussion focuses on pathways after high school
“It’s a big issue and it’s a generational challenge,” moderator Kevin Richert said of reaching Idaho’s 60 percent goal.
Students learn to program and computer code
Monday kicks off Computer Science Education Week.
Superintendents voice concerns with funding proposal
School leaders speak out about winners and losers and protecting teacher salaries.
ISBA trustees select their executive board
Meet the school board members who govern their association.
Rhodes Scholar is motivated by ‘deep questions in the world’
Elena Gallina, a Boise State University graduate, is a 2019 recipient of the oldest and most prestigious international academic award available to Americans.
East Idaho leaders outline priorities for legislative session
State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra solicited feedback from local leaders regarding a range of issues ahead of the 2019 legislative session.
Children’s museum to open in Meridian this weekend
The museum is geared toward 2- to 8-year-olds, with exhibits designed to encourage imaginative learning. A ribbon-cutting and open house is scheduled for Saturday, and the museum will open Sunday.
For the first time, Idaho’s supplemental school levy bill tops $200 million
Across Idaho, 93 of Idaho’s 115 school districts continue to rely on extra help from local taxpayers.
‘We need to look systemically:’ bridging Native American student achievement gaps
Native American students lag behind their classmates on many education metrics — but there are glimmers of hope.
Idaho seeks to change minds — and mindsets — about the value of education
Idaho’s “60 percent goal” defines a target, while trivializing the challenge. In trying to convince high school graduates to stay in school, Idaho is seeking to create new family histories and establish new community beliefs.