Day: September 20, 2013
It’s Christmas time in September for needy children
Thousands of Ada County kids get new school clothes.
Idaho K-12 cuts among steepest in nation
Only four states took a bigger slice out of K-12 spending during the recession, according to a Washington, D.C., budget think tank. And this year’s school budget increases did nothing to reverse the trend.
Boise boasts 32 national merit semifinalists
Statewide, 80 high school seniors are in the running for the prestigious scholarships. About $35 million in scholarships are awarded to 8,000 scholars nationally.
Foster a climate that honors teacher choice
An award winning teacher says it is critical that more teachers learn about the nonunion teacher movement. To create and implement meaningful and commonsense education reform, the voices of independent Idaho educators must be heard.
Statistical quirks from Idaho SAT Day
Find out which school — and which school district — posted Idaho’s top SAT scores. And find out how your local school and district stacks up.