IDAHO
Hundreds gather to support school choice
Idaho has been ranked among the best states in the nation at providing education options for kids.
JFAC begins reviewing education budgets
Superintendent Sherri Ybarra set to give budget request on Thursday.
Idaho’s patchwork web of online learning
Some districts have fully embraced the online learning opportunities of the Idaho Education Network — but many districts have not.
Lokken: State likely won’t meet 60 percent goal
Even if the state falls short of this goal, the state should not give up, according to a business leader, who is active in education policy.
Obama meets with students, speaks in Boise
America’s 44th president arrived in Idaho Wednesday afternoon for a speech at Boise State University.
Boyle returns to the Legislature
The Middle Republican reported back to work following her battle with breast cancer.
Funding formula rewrite goes on back burner
The shift from an attendance-based funding model to an enrollment-based model could create even more problems for districts, according to a State Board of Education committee.
CEO: Syringa will respond to broadband contract rebid
The state wants contractors to suggest how to rewrite the Idaho Education Network contract — a ‘great first step,’ according to Syringa CEO Greg Lowe.
Committee slimes Boise student’s salamander bill
Eighth-grader Ilah Hickman says she won’t give up her campaign for a state amphibian.
Heritage Charter’s remarkable turnaround
Credit for the charter school’s success goes to Principal Javier Castaneda, who has a “rare” combination of business sense and people skills. He replaced half the staff.