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Idaho’s AP program grows, but challenges persist
More and more Idaho high school students are taking — and passing — rigorous Advanced Placement classes. But like other rural states, Idaho’s numbers are still lagging.
Bonneville trustees nix $58 million bond issue
The decision followed heated debate over costs associated with building a new middle school to help absorb Bonneville’s dizzying population growth.
Small schools may be exempt from accountability under ESSA plan
Due to sample size restrictions, up to 16 percent of high schools would be excluded before the state identifies its lowest performing schools — they would miss out on a bump in federal funding.
College of Eastern Idaho undergoes official name change
The school has also unveiled its new logo, and announced the first day of operations on campus.
New Bonneville trustee bent on backtracking $58 million bond measure
If a newly sworn-in trustee in the district has his way, the current plan to build a new junior high could soon be scrapped and replaced with a plan to build a $29 million elementary school instead.
Ahlquist criticizes rollout of Common Core standards
The gubernatorial candidate does not support repealing the standards in math and English language arts, a campaign staffer said Tuesday. In June, the Associated Press said Ahlquist wants to repeal the standards.
Schools receive $30.3 million in lottery proceeds
The money represents a sliver of state support for K-12 — and goes toward building projects.
Eclipse prompts delay in Preston
The rare total solar eclipse has prompted district officials to start school on Aug. 22, instead of Aug. 21, as originally planned.
New community college has trustees, and a new degree offering
On Wednesday, the State Board of Education named five trustees for the College of Eastern Idaho — and gave the go-ahead for a new associate of arts degree.
Idaho’s rural families favor trades over four-year degrees
A recent EdNews poll found that rural parents are less likely than suburban parents to prefer a 4-year college and more likely to prefer trade school for their kids.