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Idaho graduation rates show improvement

For Idaho’s class of 2015, the graduation rate was 78.9, up from a disappointing 77.3 percent a year ago.

Literacy proposal hits resistance in House committee

Bill’s backers worry that a one-week delay could jeopardize Gov. Butch Otter’s $10.7 million literacy initiative.

Teachers defend rejected science standards

Where did these standards come from and where did they go astray in the Legislature? Two Idaho science teachers who wrote the standards offer and inside look at the process that lawmakers took issue with.

Otter: Religious schools amendment is unnecessary

The controversial amendment would ease the ban on siphoning state dollars into church schools. For now, the amendment is on hold in a House committee.

Senator pushes bill for Bible in schools

Teachers can already use the Bible in school, but Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, says they are often afraid to do so.

Early learning advocates rally at Statehouse

Early education advocates took their case to legislative committees and the Statehouse steps Wednesday. Idaho is one of only five states without state-funded pre-K.

Ybarra makes her pitch for rural schools center

Center would be designed to offer an assortment of services to small districts, including budget support, administration, tech help, nursing or public relations.