Day: August 24, 2015

West Ada opens computer science magnet school

Sophomore Chris Johnson was all smiles on his first day of school at Centennial High School. He was sitting in what he said is “by far my favorite class.” He is a four-year track to earn a computer programing certification so he’ll be instantly employable when he graduates. “I love computers,” Johnson said. “We get…

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.

Parents should determine what supplies to buy

Challenge paying school fees. Choose your own supplies. Support schools, yes, but do not be intimidated with fees and “official” school supply lists.

Accepting Ybarra’s cookie-cutter standards would worsen Idaho elections

The state superintendent makes a mistake by assuming she was elected to represent the views and wishes of educators. The superintendent, as with other state constitutional officers, is elected to represent the taxpayers and the education system as a whole.

Idaho’s economy is growing; education must grow with it

Work remains to be done, but Idaho is “making significant progress in addressing the most critical challenges facing education,” says Gov. Butch Otter.

Coeur d’Alene dedicates new school

Winton Elementary was demolished and a new building was constructed from a 2012 bond. The new building will hold nearly 500 students in grades K-5.

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…

Professional-Technical Education aims to bridge workforce gap

Funding and participation are on the rise, but PTE educators still want to do a better job or serving more students and filling more jobs.

Broadband committee will head back to school — in October

The legislative panel has been assigned to study Internet options for schools and state agencies.