Carly Flandro
State official: Claims of a new $400 million education investment are ‘misleading at best’
‘New’ education funding might not be as ‘new’ as advertised.
Districts getting the most literacy money tend to have the best reading scores
The effects of a legislative change in funding are illustrated by two small Idaho districts.
Decades in the making, a new CTE center is a gateway from classrooms to careers
The facility has come to fruition amid unprecedented investments into expanding CTE programs.
How two districts recovered from ransomware attacks and aim to prevent another
Two East Idaho school districts — Jefferson County and American Falls — were recently targeted in ransomware attacks that temporarily disabled their systems and derailed learning.
State launches revamped school data website
The website provides information from academic achievement levels to student demographics to enrollment numbers for every school, charter and district in the state.
New school bus technology aims to reduce misbehavior, help drivers focus on the road
Staff will be able to monitor — and talk to — bus riders in real time.
Pocatello students, alumni celebrate ‘100 years of excellence’ at local middle school
When Irving Middle School opened in 1925, Calvin Coolidge was president and “The Great Gatsby” was hot off the presses.
West Ada creates 17 new administrator positions to manage increasing student needs
The positions will provide more support in elementary schools and could cost $1.8 million.
State considers ways to strengthen $24.5 million dual enrollment program, train teachers on AI
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State disciplines two teachers for inappropriate relationships with students
A former Homedale teacher’s certificates were revoked, and a former West Ada teacher’s certificates were suspended.