Day: August 20, 2015

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.

‘Ripped to shreds:’ Tiny Troy faces another levy election

Staff jobs, all-day kindergarten and athletics hang in the balance, as voters decide the fate of a one-year, $995,000 levy.

Feds approve Idaho’s NCLB flexibility waiver

U.S. Department of Education renews flexibility from provisions of No Child Left Behind for one more year.

Nampa stops handing out letter-grade report cards

The district’s 14 elementary schools have moved to assessing students based on what they know, instead of what they can do. Teachers communicate with parents by using “progression reports” designed to demonstrate mastery of standards.