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More SBAC delays: Scores still ‘straggling’ in
In Boise, district officials say they will have to mail the test results to parents — at a cost exceeding $10,000.
Boise senior earns perfect ACT score
Nate Marshall is an accomplished student and competitor. He has perfect test scores and two national academic-team titles.
Snake River and its superintendent part ways
Mark Gabrylczyk is leaving the district, effective immediately, with two years left on his contract.
Another hitch delays ISAT results
Some parents may have to wait until September for results from the Common Core-aligned test.
Idaho’s STEM Action Center scheduled to open July 1
Legislators authorized the center, which will focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math during the 2015 legislative session.
Governor awards 38 college scholarships
Students headed to an Idaho institute of high education were awarded Governor’s Cup scholarship.
A State Board fixture plans his departure
Executive director Mike Rush has worked for the State Board of Education since 1986. The search is on, quickly, to find a successor.
Gooding makes offer on superintendent’s job
Butte County superintendent Spencer Larsen has accepted an offer, which is pending board approval June 9.
ISAT test results hit a series of delays
As a result, parents may not get results from the new statewide assessment until late June.
Garden Valley hires Greg Alexander
The former Boise State University football player and Caldwell administrator was released from the State Department of Education just four days ago and now will lead the rural school district.