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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Absenteeism and achievement: How does Idaho stack up?
The bottom line: Idaho’s absentee rates aren’t far out of line with the national numbers.
Auction tally: 35 cabin sites, $15.7 million for school endowment
The auctions are part of an ongoing effort to parcel off Idaho’s lakeside cabin sites.
Want to weigh in on Nampa levy? This is your week
Nampa school trustees have a series of listening sessions scheduled through the week.
Video: Making the Grade, 8.27.15
This week’s topics: the newest version of a pre-K bill — and the latest round of SAT scores.
Video: A confederate flag flap in Wilder
A student at Wilder’s COSSA Academy was asked to remove a confederate flag from the trunk of his pickup, KIVI and KNIN TV reports.
Breaking down Idaho SAT Day — in four lists
The highest and lowest average scores. The biggest increases and the biggest decreases from 2014. Here’s what we found.
Broadband committee will head back to school — in October
The legislative panel has been assigned to study Internet options for schools and state agencies.
Video: ‘Making the Grade,’ 8.19.15
This week’s topics: SAT scores, a new State Board of Education college admissions policy and the tension in the West Ada School District.