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Will legislators keep Common Core?

Opponents of the new standards face an uphill battle.

2014 Legislature — Education 101

Here is a quick primer for those of you new to the Legislature who are interested in learning more about the creation of education policy.

Idaho politics is a lot like college football

Both have key players with different responsibilities, game plans and supporters. Both also have winners and losers. Read our analysis of the upcoming season … or, in this case, session.

A look back at our first year

And the winner is … find out the most popular stories, features and trends at Idaho Education News.

Foundation grants $31 million in 2013

The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation grants went to 120 public, charter and alternative K-12 schools and districts across the state as well as every public university and community college in Idaho.

Shackett builds team leadership in Bonneville

The 2014 Superintendent of the Year advanced rapidly through his career as an educator, and said a team leadership approach that empowers employees to make decisions is the secret to his district’s success.

Student runners race into Christmas break

Eighty-four students from a Boise elementary school’s two student running clubs braved the snow and cold to celebrate their goals and race in the YMCA Christmas run on Saturday.

Ward-Engelking appointed to Senate

Ward-Engelking, a Democrat from Boise, has experience on the House Education Committee. She was at the top of the Democrats three-person list to succeed Durst, who stepped down Dec. 1

Luna, districts clash over assessment issues

State superintendent Tom Luna isn’t changing his mind about field-testing a lengthy test built around Common Core standards. But the state will look at some possible changes to address district superintendents’ concerns.