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President Wagner salutes ISU history in inaugural address

Wagner also unveiled a new “forward-thinking framework” that will guide spending on enrollment growth, infrastructure and other strategic areas.

Amid statewide school closures, Blackfoot opens a new elementary

The new school is designed to improve student safety and prevent behavioral issues.

CEI names new president

Lori Barber has been the College of Eastern Idaho’s vice president of academic and student affairs since 2019. Before that, she worked as CEI’s dean of general education.

Marsh Valley students stage walkout to support teachers on the chopping block

The district has since rescinded its RIF considerations due to trustee interference.

Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology

BOISE — The Lee Pesky Learning Center announced the founding of an endowed chair of clinical psychology. “The establishment of the Wendy Pesky Endowed Chair of Clinical Psychology marks a transformative moment for those that we serve,” said Lindy Crawford, the center’s executive director. The endowed chair is unique for a nonprofit organization, because they…

At-risk population exempted from high-stakes testing

There are approximately 18,000 Idaho students in K-12 who are categorized as English language learners. Those in grades K-3 who are new to the country, and just beginning to learn English, may qualify for the state testing exemption.

EdNews reporter joins school district communications team

Reporter Darren Svan is leaving Idaho Education News this month to join Lake Pend Oreille School District as the district’s community liaison. EdNews has begun a search to fill the full-time, reporting position with a salary near $70,000. For the last year and a half, his reporting focused on charter schools, career technical education, teachers…