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O’Connor pleads to improve civics lessons

The retired Supreme Court justice has made it her mission to tell Americans that the true purpose of education is to teach good citizenship.

State WiFi project: One district done

The contractor hired to install WiFi in roughly 200 high schools and junior high schools has begun site inspections — and installation. So far, the project is proceeding on schedule, says Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna’s chief of staff.

Kuna begins the transition to Chromebooks

Kuna Middle School has an ambitious goal of using the laptops to help improve test scores.

Post-recession boom? Meridian enrollment swells

Idaho’s largest school district is getting bigger — with an enrollment increase not seen since the days before the recession. And that leaves the Meridian School District shopping for staff and supplies.

Boise district hosts community learning

Register today for evening classes that could help you build your resume, create something for your home, learn a new skill or get in shape.

Common Core exams: Where Idaho stands

Idaho Department of Education officials believe new exams — tied to Common Core — will better measure analytical skills and knowledge in math and English language arts. But Idaho is also planning a P.R. campaign to explain the test results to parents and stakeholders.

CAES, INL launch Idaho STEM scholarship

Scholarship recipients will complete their internship during the summer of 2014 and conduct research into nuclear engineering, bioenergy, material science, modeling and simulation and cybersecurity. The program is open to BSU, ISU and U of I students.