Kevin Richert
Idaho’s latest SAT scores a mixed bag
More than 60 percent of Idaho students met a new “college-readiness” threshold in reading and writing. In math, barely a third of students made the grade.
Preserving tribal history in Idaho’s classrooms
Idaho teachers are in Boise for a two-day Idaho Indian Education Summit. This year’s topic: culturally responsive learning.
Dietrich officials deny claims in sexual assault lawsuit
In other news, a preliminary hearing in a criminal sexual assault case is on hold until July.
Lawsuit filed in Blaine County records dispute
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, ratchets up a continuing dispute over district emails and phone records.
If you have SAT questions, we have answers
Scores from Idaho’s April 12 SAT Day will be released Tuesday. Here’s what to look for.
Why are Idaho’s immunization numbers trending upward?
State health officials are encouraged. Still, they have work to do to hit their long-term goal: a 90 percent student immunization rate.
Lewiston will take a third run at replacing high school
Trustees have decided to replace the 88-year-old Lewiston High School, rather than renovate it. A date for a bond issue election has not been set.
State: This time around, SBAC grading goes smoothly
Opt-outs were limited as well. But it’s unclear when test results will be made public.
Failed Idaho charter schools received $2.3 million in federal grants
All told, Idaho received $21.6 million in grants from the federal Charter School Program. The state no longer participates in the program.
Otter decries talent gap in state work force
Idaho employers have left about 22,000 jobs vacant, Gov. Butch Otter told business leaders Wednesday, “because we did not have the talent for them.”