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Education news around Idaho
Three Idaho lawmakers honored for supporting charter schools; two students named presidential scholars; and other news.
Cristina McNeil, candidate for Congress
This is the 12th of a periodic series of interviews with candidates for state and federal office — with an emphasis on education topics.
Big number from the gubernatorial money race: $6.6 million
Meanwhile, the four candidates for state superintendent put a meager $45,392 into their statewide race in the latest filing period.
Group explores ways to improve Idaho’s go-on rate
The goal is to give recommendations to the State Board of Education in August.
For-profit partnerships fuel oversight concerns at virtual schools
Sluggish outcomes have resulted in the Idaho Public Charter School Commission’s recent sanctioning of six virtual schools and fueled concerns that the for-profit partnerships hinder school oversight.
Boise scales back refugee education program
Far fewer refugee students are arriving in Boise. So the Boise School District is taking a different approach to helping refugees learn English — and adjust to a new school in a new land.
Idaho Falls edges closer to revised high school bond issue
Trustees say the measure won’t exceed $100 million, but it could be close.
State extends contract ahead of new K-3 reading test
All students in grades K-3 will take a new reading test during the 2018-19 school year.
Q&A with the superintendent candidates, part two
Pre-K, evaluations and teacher pay — all in the candidates’ own words.
Sherri Ybarra, candidate for superintendent of public instruction
Ybarra squares off against Wilder Superintendent Jeff Dillon in the May 15 Republican primary election.