Kaeden Lincoln
‘Almost too good to be true’: West Ada, Middleton break ground on new schools without local measures
See how the two Treasure Valley districts bankrolled projects without raising property taxes.
Idaho college savings program gets a new name, website
The Idaho Education Savings Program celebrated 25 years last week — and reached a milestone: $1.1 billion in assets for Idaho families to pay for education expenses.
Boise unveils eight electric buses
A federal grant enabled the district and its busing contractor to purchase the vehicles.
Middleton approves $3 million November levy proposal
Trustees also selected name for the district’s future elementary school in Star.
Idaho private school offers bachelor’s degrees before students graduate high school
But some of those university relationships appear tenuous. When Idaho Education News reached out to the institutions that offer courses through the program, one president denied having a “partnership” with the company — and threatened to sue EdNews if it described the arrangement that way.
Charter commission approves ‘final’ Gem Prep school
Gem Prep Caldwell will be allowed to open roughly three miles northwest of the Vallivue School District’s Ridgevue High.
Coeur d’Alene donates portables to wildfire-damaged Washington district
“This is obviously a very good feel-good story,” said Trustee Lisa Aitken. “And I’m happy we’re doing it as well.”
ISAT scores see growth but fall short of state goals
The test doesn’t affect students’ grades, but lawmakers, schools and parents use the scores as a measurement of Idaho’s K-12 performance.
McCall-Donnelly, Genesee enter third year with electric buses
Federal grants have helped the districts handle the steep upfront price, giving others a chance to learn from their experience.
Gregory leaves Boise school board after 24 years
The longtime trustee is turning her attention to a Senate campaign covering parts of Boise and Meridian.