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West Ada opens computer science magnet school
Sophomore Chris Johnson was all smiles on his first day of school at Centennial High School. He was sitting in what he said is “by far my favorite class.” He is a four-year track to earn a computer programing certification so he’ll be instantly employable when he graduates. “I love computers,” Johnson said. “We get…
Behind the scenes: First day of school
On Monday students in the Boise, West Ada, Kuna and Vallivue school districts headed back into the classroom. Watch what happens in a Boise elementary school on the first day – you might be surprised.
Coeur d’Alene dedicates new school
Winton Elementary was demolished and a new building was constructed from a 2012 bond. The new building will hold nearly 500 students in grades K-5.
Professional-Technical Education aims to bridge workforce gap
Funding and participation are on the rise, but PTE educators still want to do a better job or serving more students and filling more jobs.
‘Ripped to shreds:’ Tiny Troy faces another levy election
Staff jobs, all-day kindergarten and athletics hang in the balance, as voters decide the fate of a one-year, $995,000 levy.
Feds approve Idaho’s NCLB flexibility waiver
U.S. Department of Education renews flexibility from provisions of No Child Left Behind for one more year.
Nampa stops handing out letter-grade report cards
The district’s 14 elementary schools have moved to assessing students based on what they know, instead of what they can do. Teachers communicate with parents by using “progression reports” designed to demonstrate mastery of standards.
Two Idaho schools earn recognition in Newsweek
The ranking of 500 schools “Beating the Odds” takes into account go-on rates, test scores, counselor ratios, poverty and enrollment in AP courses.
State official: Drop in math scores is a concern
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is looking at putting money into coaching for math teachers, chief deputy Pete Koehler said this week.
Land Board increases public school payments
Idaho’s public schools are poised to receive a nearly $4 million funding boost during the upcoming budget year thanks to an increase in state endowment payments. On Tuesday morning at the Statehouse, the state Land Board voted unanimously to increase distributions for public schools for 2016-17 by $3.966 million. Public schools are the biggest beneficiaries…