A Boise teacher has nearly 1,000 notes from students on her classroom wall.
Educators make early push to continue increasing teacher pay
The leaders of several education groups told State Department of Education officials that teacher pay continues to be their top budgetary proposal for next year.
Idaho school savings accounts top $250 million
Some school districts lavished in cash that exceeded their annual budgets, yet still asked patrons to approve supplemental levies. Find out how much your school district or charter school saved.
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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
Idaho Falls trustees OK $110 million November bond issue
If approved by voters this November, a new Idaho Falls High school will rise in a field near Taylorview Middle School.
Otter remains hospitalized following back surgery, infection
Otter developed an infection after undergoing a second back surgery on July 14. His staff is optimistic he may be released this week.
Bonneville County taxpayers mixed over prospect of simultaneous school bond issues
Bonneville County’s two largest school districts could be on a collision course for taxpayer dollars.
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BYU Idaho shows importance of Blaine Amendment in LGBTQ firing
Signing day events: The art of hyping students up for college
13-year-old violinist and dancer entertains Boise’s Downtown
The self-taught musician, inspired by YouTube and Madonna, performs at the Saturday market. “I want to make people happy,” he says.
Slideshow: Buhl educator wins EdNews photo contest
Meet the EdNews summer photo contest winner and check out the photo gallery.
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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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
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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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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BYU Idaho shows importance of Blaine Amendment in LGBTQ firing
The Blaine Amendment is designed to protect citizens’ hard-earned tax dollars from subsidizing the churches and religious schools in Idaho.
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.