The 31 members of the governor’s appointed task force on improving education have a timeline and plan to get the governor about 10 recommendations by Sept. 23.
Where do the state’s key political leaders and stakeholders stand on the controversial Common Core standards? Here’s a deeper look, along with some key quotes.
The North End Boise school has nurtured thousands of children over the years. Franklin D. Roosevelt once visited, too.
The Nampa School District is required to submit a balanced budget to the state — and the School Board will meet on June 18 to take up the task. But first, trustees have to sift through a long list of variables.
The Boise School District backs the new Common Core standards — voicing its support in a newly released white paper. But an aggressive testing schedule has district Superintendent Don Coberly concerned.
Nine students in Renaissance High School’s senior class are earning their associates degrees this week.
Star Elementary has a fully equipped technology room for kindergartners. Teachers say they have see academic gains in these students.
The Vallivue School District takes in much of rural Canyon County — yet it is home to Idaho’s sixth largest high school. The centerpiece of a $50 million bond issue is a plan for a second high school.
Blaine County schools are piloting a program using $249 netbooks to see if they can be a cheaper alternative to full laptops.
Already facing a $5.1 million deficit — and the prospect of cutting dozens of staff jobs — the Nampa School District has uncovered a $1.2 million accounting error dating back almost a decade.
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