Notes from the Education Writers Association’s national seminar: perspectives on school safety, ESSA, remediation and more.
Inspire Idaho: Salmon makes learning more personal
This article is part of our year-long series called Inspire Idaho, which spotlights schools doing something differently for a better outcome for students.
Students launch hot-air balloons in Holt Arena
It’s a science project that teaches math, measurement, density and buoyancy.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
How Idaho’s gubernatorial elections mirrored national trends
New lawsuit challenges student fees
State Board likely to pick new BSU president Thursday
Several school districts seek levies Tuesday
Idaho Falls to float $99.5 million bond issue
The revised measure is the school board’s months-long attempt to scale back its controversial $110 million bond issue that failed last year.
Analysis: Six storylines from primary election day
Election night was every bit as turbulent — and startling — as the campaign that led up to it. Let’s break down the results, and look ahead.
State Board extends search for new Boise State president
A new committee is expected to get to work in the fall.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Online learning options are better than ever
Why aren’t our politicians talking more about it?
Ybarra hires new chief deputy
The former Idaho school district leader replaces retiring Pete Koehler.
Wilson retires from teaching to focus on campaign
Her bid to unseat Superintendent Sherri Ybarra will become her full-time job and it begins today.
Ybarra, Wilson win superintendent primaries
Read what the winners had to say about their primary victories.
Jordan, Little win gubernatorial primaries
The races featured a record $10.4 million spent on the campaigns with still months before the November general election.
House Ed Chair VanOrden loses to newcomer
Plus news of another handful of East Idaho incumbents who lost their seats in Tuesday’s primaries.
Tuesday’s school levy results
Voters in 9 of 10 Idaho school districts approved local property tax levies Tuesday.
Student journalist provides Idaho’s Panhandle with politics coverage
Wallace junior John Webb interviewed the five leading candidates for governor.
Best friends earn their way to college
Two Emmett seniors studied together and supported each other to make their dreams come true.
Idaho Falls OKs all-day kindergarten pilot
Idaho Falls trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to allow some schools in the district to start piloting the program. However, there are a couple caveats.
Your guide to Tuesday’s primaries
Here are details to help you be an informed voter, on how to register and what’s on the line.
Beyond ads and endorsements: where the candidates stand on education
Here’s a rundown of distinctions between the candidates when it comes to education issues — from pre-K to Common Core to tax and spending policy.
Bonneville adopts new boundaries
Trustees approved two measures — one unanimously and the other on a 3-2 split. Both decisions impact families.
Q&A with superintendent candidates
Priorities, goals, leadership — in their own words.
Education news around Idaho
Three Idaho lawmakers honored for supporting charter schools; two students named presidential scholars; and other news.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
How Idaho’s gubernatorial elections mirrored national trends
Republicans again chose an establishment candidate, while Paulette Jordan’s win in the Democratic primary continues to break down gender barriers, the education news site The 74 wrote Wednesday.
New lawsuit challenges student fees
Former state Supreme Court justice and gubernatorial candidate Robert Huntley is heading back to court — again challenging the constitutionality of student fees.
State Board likely to pick new BSU president Thursday
The State Board of Education will interview three finalists for the job Wednesday morning. A decision is expected Thursday.
Several school districts seek levies Tuesday
While voters decide on primaries for governor, Congress and state superintendent, patrons in several districts will decide on school levies.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Online learning options are better than ever
Online learning has the potential to revolutionize higher education. We must continue to make such access a priority for the future of our state and its citizens.
Why aren’t our politicians talking more about it?
One thing most Idahoans agree on — the state should invest in pre-K for Idaho families.