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Behind the scenes: First day of school
On Monday students in the Boise, West Ada, Kuna and Vallivue school districts headed back into the classroom. Watch what happens in a Boise elementary school on the first day – you might be surprised.
Kids explain the stress of going back to school
The first day of school is over for Treasure Valley students and many are feeling relieved. Going back to school can be stressful for kids – new classroom, new teacher, new friends. Idaho EdNews asked kids from Mary McPherson Elementary School in Meridian what it’s like to start a new grade, how is the stress…
New education campaign speaks to teens
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation launched a pop-up experience for teens — the campaign is designed to get kids planning for life beyond high school.
Nampa kids are first to go back to school
Students throughout Idaho return to school this week. For others, the first day back isn’t until next week.
Ada County kids receive free school supplies
Assistance League of Boise members purchased $80,000 worth of school supplies, an effort to help kids in need.
Ybarra offers support to administrators and principals
Schools chief pledges assistance via the State Department of Education’s personnel and resources.
West Ada teachers get tech-friendly
West Ada’s annual Tech Expo brought out more than 600 educators to learn the latest technology trends.
Nampa educators work to improve student achievement
Teachers and administrators met this week to develop a new curriculum based on “professional learning communities” or PLCs.
Teens learn the importance of STEM careers
High school students from across the state were selected to participate in the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars program.
Ybarra calls for more accurate teacher evaluations
At the same time Ybarra was pleased that so many Idaho teachers earned high scores on their annual evaluations.