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State: This time around, SBAC grading goes smoothly
Opt-outs were limited as well. But it’s unclear when test results will be made public.
Republicans attempt to resurrect school Bible bill
During the GOP State Convention, a committee of Republican delegates called for a constitutional amendment to support teaching the Bible.
Thirteen apply for West Ada’s vacant school board seats
The state’s largest school district is likely to fill both board vacancies by the end of the week.
Failed Idaho charter schools received $2.3 million in federal grants
All told, Idaho received $21.6 million in grants from the federal Charter School Program. The state no longer participates in the program.
Republican convention kicks off Thursday in Nampa
Republican delegates and guests from across Idaho will participate in this week’s state convention.
Otter decries talent gap in state work force
Idaho employers have left about 22,000 jobs vacant, Gov. Butch Otter told business leaders Wednesday, “because we did not have the talent for them.”
Education news briefs from around Idaho
New parents at Idaho hospitals get college savings accounts; learn about a summer reading initiative and go-on efforts at North Idaho schools.
Districts quietly adopt and address transgender policies
The low-key response stands in stark contrast to the litigation and pointed criticism of the White House’s May 13 transgender student guidelines.
Parents voice concerns over high school redesigns in Idaho Falls
Concepts for updating Skyline and Idaho Falls high schools include a new auditorium, gymnasium and more modern architecture. No price tag has been announced.
Idaho plans to back lawsuit over transgender student policy
Texas is filing a lawsuit over the transgender student ‘guidance,’ issued on May 13. Idaho will file a brief supporting the lawsuit.