State policymakers must approve longterm education goals before submitting their plan to the feds. Over the past month, officials have argued about how realistic the goals are.
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‘It is a place where I have my hopes and dreams:’ Kellerer returns to Nampa district
Paula Kellerer takes over a school district that has survived a deep financial crisis. She wants to turn the focus to student achievement and supporting Nampa’s teachers.
East Idahoans draw parallels between CEI and Adidas logos
A flood of comparisons to the Adidas insignia has followed CEI’s release of its new logo on social media.
No labor agreement — yet — in Caldwell district
After meeting with a federal mediator Monday, Superintendent Shalene French declined to talk details. Another mediation session is scheduled for Aug. 30.
Supreme Court keeps grocery tax on the books
In a divided and nuanced decision, the Supreme Court kept the sales tax on groceries intact. The $80 million repeal could affect available funding for K-12 and higher education.
Policymakers warming to ESSA plan as deadline approaches
State Board of Education member Debbie Critchfield said she has become much more comfortable with the ESSA plan in the past month. But before now, she “didn’t feel like it was really a plan.”
Idaho’s AP program grows, but challenges persist
More and more Idaho high school students are taking — and passing — rigorous Advanced Placement classes. But like other rural states, Idaho’s numbers are still lagging.
Bonneville trustees nix $58 million bond issue
The decision followed heated debate over costs associated with building a new middle school to help absorb Bonneville’s dizzying population growth.
Small schools may be exempt from accountability under ESSA plan
Due to sample size restrictions, up to 16 percent of high schools would be excluded before the state identifies its lowest performing schools — they would miss out on a bump in federal funding.
College of Eastern Idaho undergoes official name change
The school has also unveiled its new logo, and announced the first day of operations on campus.