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Educators end summer break early to focus on go-on strategies
Hundreds of Idaho counselors and teachers attended a conference dedicated to helping them improve their school’s go-on rates.
Otter outsources more legal work in broadband case
Otter has hired a Washington, D.C., law firm, as the state scrambles to secure nearly $2 million in federal funding for Idaho schools.
American Falls grapples with overcrowding
A growing population and a failed bond has resulted in a doublewide modular unit for the East Idaho district — and questions about how to accommodate students in the future.
State agency won’t seek repayment on broadband project
The Department of Administration won’t seek any of the $29.7 million the state paid out on the defunct Idaho Education Network project, the Associated Press reported.
Bonneville educator honored for her dedication
INSIDE: A complete list of educators and other professionals honored during the IASA leadership conference.
Administrators gear up for new literacy law
A standing-room only crowd of superintendents and principals squeezed into packed literacy workshops Wednesday and Thursday in Boise.
Administrators kick off conference in Boise
More than 450 school, charter and district administrators from across the state ended their summer breaks at a networking and training conference in Boise.
Bonneville adjusts to growth while awaiting new high school
The district broke ground for a 1,500-student high school Friday. But can it sustain Ammon’s rapid growth in the meantime?
School administrators conference kicks off Wednesday
Hundreds of Idaho principals, special education directors and superintendents will gather at the IASA conference for training and an overview of new education laws.
Superintendent: New Idaho Falls High School biggest bang for buck
IDAHO FALLS – Officials could table plans to remodel Idaho Falls High School, opting instead to build a new school at a different location. “It just seems to be the most bang for our buck,” said superintendent George Boland. Boland and Idaho Falls board members met Tuesday to review options for updating and modernizing Idaho Falls and Skyline…