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Online academy to offer technical training
Idaho businesses to partner with national online provider K12 Inc. to launch the College and Career Readiness Academy.
A daily double for English learners
Idaho Falls kids with limited English proficiency get a full day of kindergarten: their normal session in the morning or afternoon, coupled with the district’s English Language Learners class. The program is designed to build vocabulary and reading skills.
Nampa discusses framework of levy
Nampa could put another levy election before voters as early as March.
Charter commission approves expansions
Two existing charter schools and a third that opens next year will increase Idaho charter school enrollment by nearly 1,000.
North Idaho teacher earns $25,000 award
An English teacher at Timberlake High School in Spirit Lake was awarded the Milken Educator Award for Idaho.
Holocaust survivor shares story
Treasure Valley resident Rose Beal talked about her family’s struggles in Nazi Germany with a group of Boise High School seniors and AP students Monday.
Monday morning news roundup
Find out about teachers being honored, upcoming scholarship opportunities and deadlines, wellness grants available to schools and how a local woman will help bring history books alive for Boise High students.
Dems recommend Durst’s successor
Democrats nominated Rep. Janie Ward-Engelking, Lawrence Crowley and Beth Oppenheimer to fill lone Senate seat vacated by Branden Durst.
Twenty-four apply for Board of Ed post
A former State Board member, legislator, current mayor and past school district board members are seeking the open position on the State Board of Education. Otter will make the appointment to the board, which is subject to confirmation in the Legislature.
Large districts gearing up for bonds, levies
Bonneville, Nampa and Twin Falls school districts are set to run a supplemental levy or bond issue in 2014, while Meridian officials are considering a bond issue as well.