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Idaho schools combat food waste

A study in one of Idaho’s largest districts revealed that 30 percent of the food it serves ends up in the trash.

Democrats unveil loan forgiveness bill for teachers

The scope of the loan forgiveness plan is unclear, and its legislative prospects are uncertain.

Senate committee nixes ISAT as graduation requirement

The Legislature’s education committees are beginning the arcane process of reviewing agency rules — which can ultimately carry the force of law.

Cost of career ladder inches upward

It will cost $62 million to cover the third year of the teacher salary plan, an aide to Gov. Butch Otter said Monday. That’s up from the $58 million in Otter’s budget.

Lawmakers line up behind Otter’s revenue numbers

The revenue numbers are the underpinning for Gov. Butch Otter’s 2017-18 budget requests — including a 6.4 percent boost for public schools.

Idaho Falls names contractor for new high school

Idaho Falls-based Bateman-Hall will build the new school, currently projected at $60 million.

Lawmakers prepare to take another look at new science standards

Gov. Butch Otter and the State Board of Education approved new science standards on a temporary basis shortly before the legislative session began.

Prolonged school closures could affect student learning

Teachers are rewriting lesson plans and say they will need to keep close taps on students who harbor the highest risk of falling behind.

Education news from around Idaho

This week’s brief highlights more than $253,000 in PK12 grants awarded to education professionals throughout the state and school district superintendent job openings.