The self-taught musician, inspired by YouTube and Madonna, performs at the Saturday market. “I want to make people happy,” he says.
State officials debate education goals as ESSA deadline nears
State policymakers must approve longterm education goals before submitting their plan to the feds. Over the past month, officials have argued about how realistic the goals are.
‘It is a place where I have my hopes and dreams:’ Kellerer returns to Nampa district
Paula Kellerer takes over a school district that has survived a deep financial crisis. She wants to turn the focus to student achievement and supporting Nampa’s teachers.
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State Board could tighten Idaho’s dual credit program
Ahlquist touts — and defends — his pledge to cut state budget
With omissions, House panel draws up proposed education budget
Yates kicks off run for lieutenant governor
East Idahoans draw parallels between CEI and Adidas logos
A flood of comparisons to the Adidas insignia has followed CEI’s release of its new logo on social media.
No labor agreement — yet — in Caldwell district
After meeting with a federal mediator Monday, Superintendent Shalene French declined to talk details. Another mediation session is scheduled for Aug. 30.
Supreme Court keeps grocery tax on the books
In a divided and nuanced decision, the Supreme Court kept the sales tax on groceries intact. The $80 million repeal could affect available funding for K-12 and higher education.
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Signing day events: The art of hyping students up for college
Blaine Amendment loses its luster as block to education choice
Policymakers warming to ESSA plan as deadline approaches
State Board of Education member Debbie Critchfield said she has become much more comfortable with the ESSA plan in the past month. But before now, she “didn’t feel like it was really a plan.”
Reading program combats summer learning loss
A literacy event provides resources to Kuna and Emmett students.
Idaho’s AP program grows, but challenges persist
More and more Idaho high school students are taking — and passing — rigorous Advanced Placement classes. But like other rural states, Idaho’s numbers are still lagging.
Bonneville trustees nix $58 million bond issue
The decision followed heated debate over costs associated with building a new middle school to help absorb Bonneville’s dizzying population growth.
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State Board could tighten Idaho’s dual credit program
The discussion comes as Idaho provides high school students a line of credit to take college-level classes. It’s all part of a $12.1 million program that is growing faster than lawmakers expected.
Ahlquist touts — and defends — his pledge to cut state budget
“To be clear, I’m not talking about cutting education or critical needs funding,” the Boise Republican said Wednesday. Key legislators have questioned Ahlquist’s pledge to cut budgets by $100 million.
With omissions, House panel draws up proposed education budget
The budget does not fund two Trump administration school choice proposals — and a grant program that helps 144 Idaho districts and charters train teachers and reduce class sizes.
Yates kicks off run for lieutenant governor
Former state Republican Party chairman Steve Yates joins a crowded GOP field hoping to succeed outgoing Lt. Gov. Brad Little.
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Signing day events: The art of hyping students up for college
A school should treat graduating students like society treats top athletes. Invite parents, community members, political figures and media to cover college signing day celebrations.
Blaine Amendment loses its luster as block to education choice
Lawmakers, and candidates for the Legislature, governor and state school superintendent, should be on notice that they’ll be asked where they stand on education choice now that they can no longer run and hide behind the Blaine Amendment.