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Koehler extends tenure as Ybarra’s chief deputy
Ybarra’s interim chief deputy now plans to remain with the State Department of Education through the end of 2015.
Ed News wins eight Press Club awards
IdahoEdNews.org earned “Website General Excellence” for the second year in a row.
Enrollment: Where it’s up, and where it’s down
Which Idaho school district experienced the biggest enrollment growth in 2014-15? And which school lost the most students? Find out here.
Melba to break ground on new school
A $9.5 million bond will pay for a new, state-of-the-art elementary school scheduled to open in September of 2016.
Administrators, job-seekers look to the future
Pay is a consideration in the teacher recruitment process — but not the sole factor.
Boise students celebrate Earth Day at Hawthorne
More than 250 people (and dozens of animals and insects) turned out for Hawthorne’s annual Earth Day celebration Wednesday in Boise.
40 percent of Madison students still opt out of SBAC
Even with district leaders administering the tests, parents continue to opt out their students — a practice that frustrates administrators of nearby school districts.
Boise partners up to launch preschool program
The city council and the Boise School District plan to team up to provide preschool to the Vista neighborhood as part of a larger initiative called “Energize Our Neighborhoods.”
Boise teens celebrate published art
More than 100 Boise School District students will be featured in this year’s Valley Visions literary arts magazine. The compilation of student artwork and writings is in its 13th year. “The magazine features photography, short works of fiction, and oil paintings. Pretty much if you can make it — we celebrate it,” said Becca Anderson…