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Journalist shares why U.S. kids aren’t the best
Amanda Ripley says American schools are too easy and noisy and lack focus, and teachers aren’t properly trained, compared to other countries.
First superintendent debate ends in a tie
Three of the four GOP candidates share views on Common Core, testing and early childhood education.
Licensure panel faces tough road
Members of several committees are working on licensure and a career ladder pay system, but they must answer difficult questions and likely face an August deadline.
More endowment money for K-12?
Two Republican state superintendent’s candidates say the state could boost endowment payments to the public schools. See where other GOP candidates stand on Land Board issues.
Vallivue High gets kids prepared
The Caldwell school invests in helping low-income students or “kids in the middle” be college or career ready.
In Garden Valley, a new math formula
How the Khan Academy’s online learning materials are transferring one small-town Idaho math class.
Readers’ questions: Grover’s answers
We asked our Facebook followers what they wanted to ask the state superintendent’s candidates. Andy Grover answers three readers’ questions.
Readers’ questions: Ybarra’s answers
We asked our Facebook followers what they wanted to ask the state superintendent’s candidates. Sherri Ybarra answers two readers’ questions.
Student filmmakers honored
High school filmmakers were recognized for their movies, and got to split a cash prize with their school.
Blaine County hires new superintendent
GwenCarol Holmes, chief academic officer of public schools in Alexandria, Va., will join the Blaine County district in July. Meanwhile, the Gooding School District has narrowed its superintendent search.