Carly Flandro
‘Play is learning’: summer events, library partnerships extend learning for kids
Sometimes, learning means hula-hooping, blowing bubbles, crawling through tunnels, and tossing bean bags.
Conference supports dual language immersion teachers as programs increase statewide
DLI teachers are in a “niche field,” so opportunities to connect with others in similar programs are essential.
Savings pool debacle provides window into tricky financial waters
School district leaders are priming for a year that could be more financially daunting than the last.
Some districts, charters are bucking history and creating partnerships
“At the end of the day, we just can’t be territorial about education,” said one school leader.
Reading growth: Where scores improved — and regressed — last school year
Most districts and charters showed some growth, though there were wide disparities in terms of how much.
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
“It’s an imperfect solution to an already imperfect system,” said an educational consultant who pushed for the policy.
Special education teachers are hard to find — a new apprenticeship program might help
The program was just approved this month, and has more stringent requirements than the K-12 teacher apprenticeship program.
Reading results: These schools and districts outperform state averages
EdNews mined the spring 2024 Idaho Reading Indicator data to identify the top performers.
Reading achievement gaps persist for at-risk students
Students with limited English proficiency (LEP) were furthest behind.
Spring reading scores show modest gains, but have trended down since 2019
About two-thirds of Idaho’s K-3 students are reading at grade level, according to results from a statewide reading exam held in the spring. INSIDE: Your school’s score and ranking.