Emma Epperly
Schools continue to work out kinks in new statewide reading test
Some districts, like West Ada, spent thousands of dollars on headphones to improve test accuracy.
Most Idaho families say they have school choice, survey finds
Of 425 Idaho families surveyed, below half are very satisfied with their child’s school.
Grangeville to run levy in May, principals step into superintendent roles
Pulling off Idaho’s first district deconsolidation in 20 years is a heavy lift for a small-town school board.
‘We would never recover:’ Kellogg schools face high-stakes levy redo
Local leaders say art, PE, Marine ROTC programs and 70 jobs are on the line as they prepare to run the measure again in May.
50 years and counting … Twin Falls teacher has no plans to retire
She loves school and she loves the kids. And she’s the longest active teacher in Idaho.
Charter commission posts first annual report in years, renews 3 certificates
Commissioners also revisited prior confusion over their approach to renewals from a prior meeting.
Idaho’s graduation rate remains flat, barely misses state goal
INSIDE: See where your high school ranks.
Idaho expands mentoring program for parents navigating special education
The state and advocates hope increased communication and peer support will boost positive experiences for families and kids.
NIC returns to full accreditation
The decision follows a years-long effort from school leaders to return to good standing with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
CDA trustees discuss new policy to address racist incidents
The district’s Safe and Welcoming Schools Task Force spent a year working on the new language.