IDAHO
Two Idaho schools recognized nationally
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos named the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Bluum awarded $17.1 million to expand public charter schools
Idaho officials expect to increase the number of charter school seats in Idaho by 8,200.
Screening committee named for president’s search
The 12 members will vet candidates and recommend finalists for the top position at the University of Idaho.
West Ada leader named superintendent of the year
Mary Ann Ranells received the annual award from members of the Idaho Association of School Administrators.
Six applicants vie for Boise trustee’s vacancy
Trustees will begin interviewing the applicants Monday, and will vote on a successor on Oct. 8.
State prepares to roll out parent and teacher surveys
Beginning this spring, the state will ask parents and teachers what they think about school and student learning.
Idaho Falls mulls future upgrades after second failed bond issue
The school board met Wednesday to discuss possible paths forward and to address why its $99.5 million request to rebuild Idaho Falls High School and remodel Skyline High School failed in August.
It’s almost debate season: Here’s a schedule
Election Day is just around the corner. Here’s how you can get informed between now and Nov. 6.
Buckskin Bill, Lonesome Larry, Sacajawea, Polly Bemis
These are just a few of the characters who shaped Idaho history and are on display in the newly remodeled Idaho State Museum.
Idaho principal dies in accident
Oliver Roberts, 42, died Saturday after a utility task vehicle he was driving rolled off an embankment in the Pebble Creek Ski area outside of Pocatello.