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Founders cultivate ‘dream’ school
The idea for Boise’s Anser Charter was born as states across the nation were embracing charter schools as ways to push change and innovation.
Ed groups launch service organization
The Idaho Education Stakeholders Consortium is designed to provide more services and resources to the state’s small, rural districts.
Union files lawsuit against district, superintendent
Elaine Asmus alleges due process violations in her firing from the Snake River School District. The suit was filed Wednesday by the Idaho Education Association.
Blackfoot teacher wins $100,000 grant
Melissa Hunt learned Friday that she won a $100,000 grant in a nationwide contest
Lawmakers eyeing Ybarra’s transition
Legislators say Sherri Ybarra will need to hit the ground running to be effective in the upcoming legislative session.
Mortimer to lead Senate Ed
The Idaho Falls Republican takes over for outgoing chairman John Goedde, who lost his re-election bid during the Republican primary.
Elections: Ybarra won despite meager fundraising
Democrat Jana Jones enjoyed nearly a 5-to-1 fundraising advantage in the open race for state schools superintendent.
Connecting classrooms: How does Idaho stack up?
West Ada School District Superintendent Linda Clark got a firsthand look, at a White House technology summit in November.
Reservation revives native language
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are pleased to announce the addition of reporter Nate Sunderland. He lives in Rexburg and will write about eastern Idaho public education news and features. This is his second installment of a two-part series examining foreign language immersion programs in eastern Idaho. The first installment was from Rigby, where kids are learning…
New lawmaker embarks on second career
Ryan Kerby is retiring as New Plymouth’s 21-year superintendent to represent rural Idaho in the Legislature.