Spelling it Out
This series aims to break down complex terms, ideas, and jargon in education and become a resource for taxpayers, educators, parents, and students.
Spelling it out: nursing programs in Idaho
Idaho EdNews asked each college and university to provide a rundown of their programs. Here’s what we learned from each school.
Spelling it Out: Fund Balances
School funding and budgets are complicated and nuanced. One feature, determined following an annual audit, is a fund balance.
Spelling it Out: How public schools are funded
The ins-and-outs of public school finance are complicated — our explainer will help you make sense of it all.
Spelling it out: How a bill becomes a law
Bill to Law Process Infogram
School choice
What’s the difference between a school voucher and an education savings account? Check out our guide that translates the jargon used in the school choice movement.
Learn about scholarships in Idaho
Idaho students and graduates are eligible for thousands of dollars in scholarships as they pursue college and careers. Learn more about Idaho’s unique funding programs, who’s eligible, and how to apply below.
Standardized Tests
Standardized tests in Idaho make quite the alphabet soup: There’s ISAT, IRI, AP, SAT, PSAT and NAEP exams.
How traditional public schools are governed
A complex web of agencies and individuals oversees what happens in Idaho classrooms — this guide helps make sense of it all.
Types of Schools
INSIDE: Read the definitions for the different types of schools in Idaho from charters to alternative to community schools.
A tutorial on teacher evaluations
Teacher evaluations matter because they impact teacher raises and are tied to tax dollars. Here’s what you should know about them.