Darren Svan
Charter report: Commission schools have wide gap in performance
Some achieve at the highest level, while others are at the lowest. But a majority outperform benchmarks.
More than 400 teachers selected to receive $12,000 rural/underserved grant
The funds can be used for student loans or other educational expenses.
Centennial teacher passes on his passion for Japan to his students
“He’s gotten people who aren’t interested in Japanese to stay in Japanese class,” said Amy Poulsen, a senior at Centennial High School.
Superintendents discuss Kuna bond issue and district tournament accounting
Kuna superintendent Wendy Johnson reviewed the district’s $111 million bond issue on the March 14 ballot.
IBE-sponsored speaker denounces vouchers
Chris Lagoni, the executive director of the Indiana Rural and Small Schools Association, said vouchers do not serve the interests of rural communities.
Staffing and instructional time earn largest districts top literacy scores
West Ada and Boise districts made similar spending decisions, which produced the highest performing traditional elementary schools.
Two high schools earn national Special Olympics honor
Mountain View and Canyon Ridge were the only Idaho schools recognized as National Banner Unified Champion.
Local artist brings hands-on learning to Nampa middle school
Students created their own stop-action animations
Rural teacher incentive program receives 764 applications
83% of applicants request repayment of educational loan while 17% request reimbursement of educational expense.
State expects to disperse $50 million Empowering Parents grants by mid-January
Idaho parents with adjusted gross income at or below $60,000 have until 8 p.m. on Friday to submit an application and qualify for the first wave of prioritized funding.