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Education news briefs from around Idaho
Two teachers receive awards, students to launch their own high school and unique competitions to be held this week.
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District 14 House Seat B, DeMordaunt vs. Jones
Both candidates in this Ada County legislative race say education and the economy are their top priorities.
Nampa receives $1 million grant for new high school
The $1 million grant would pay for the first two years of the new school’s operation, so long as it qualifies as an innovative school under a new state law.
Twin Falls reaffirms support for refugee program
For three decades, Twin Falls has provided an unlikely landing spot for refugee students from all over the world. And most residents want to keep it that way.
Refugee education hinges on a co-teaching model
‘We’ve called them arranged marriages:’ Twin Falls teams English language teachers with subject experts.
Refugee education programs become embroiled in national debate
Idaho’s refugee education programs are small and scattered. And their future rests with a debate over national security and terrorism.
In Boise’s Bridge Programs, immigrants learn to be students
Newcomers spend up to two years in Boise’s intensive English language program.
Idaho Education News wins 10 media awards
IdahoEdNews.org finished second in the Website General Excellence Online Only category.
New Fremont administrator makes return to Idaho
Byron Stutzman, a former superintendent in Buhl, spent three years in Wyoming. He’s returning to Idaho after his contract was not renewed.