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Meet a nearly perfect teen
Boise HIgh’s Kate Tsourmas has never had a B and scored perfectly on the ACT test. She was close to perfect on the SAT. Find out what’s next for her.
What works in education, and what’s missing?
Education leaders from Massachusetts and Florida discuss the K-12 system, and the future, at a Boise forum.
Canyon Springs changes course
The Caldwell alternative school is trying new programs designed to empower kids and build self-esteem.
State revokes I.F. school’s charter
The Odyssey Charter School has an enrollment of about 100 students; school leaders will meet Thursday night to discuss options.
Candidates question Luna staff bonuses
Tom Luna awarded $151,000 in staff “retention bonuses,” but about one-fifth of the money went to former staffers.
Behavior program shows positive growth
A program that focuses on finding positive student behavior now reaches about 35,000 students statewide.
Luna gives staff $271,000 in bonuses
All State Department of Education directors were given up to $10,000, while other employees earned extra money for performance.
K-12 funding — Is Idaho No. 50, or No. 51?
Gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff conflated the numbers in a recent fundraising email. But by any metric, Idaho lags far below the national average.