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Reading proficiency decreases slightly in first year of new assessment
Students this past school year took the twice-a-year reading assessment on a new platform that requires kids to speak their responses into a microphone instead of picking from multiple-choice answers.
ISAT scores see growth but fall short of state goals
The test doesn’t affect students’ grades, but lawmakers, schools and parents use the scores as a measurement of Idaho’s K-12 performance.
Idaho schools are losing thousands of students even as the state grows
Shifting demographics impact K-12 funding and have forced local leaders to adjust staffing, trim budgets and rethink long-term plans.
‘Mom, do we have to go back?’ Back-to-school season arrives in Idaho
Idaho’s school calendars span more than a month. See the first-day schedule for every district and charter.
Summer struggles: Idaho families face barriers to program access
Cost is the biggest factor, with 35% of recent survey respondents citing affordability as an obstacle to enrollment.
Classrooms vs. extracurriculars: GOP leaders draw a line on political neutrality in schools
If you squint, you can see it. The governor and state superintendent this week defended a proclamation encouraging students to join a conservative, student-led political club.
‘Kids are not OK’: Panelists highlight mental health struggles among Idaho youth
A bill the Legislature recently passed has been to topic of therapy sessions for weeks, a social worker said.
Idaho students named U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates
INSIDE: Search our list of qualifying students, organized by school.
Free breakfast in Boise schools has reduced stigma and increased camaraderie, BSU study finds
But there is room for improvement. Some say they want the district to serve healthier foods with more protein.
Schools continue to work out kinks in new statewide reading test
Some districts, like West Ada, spent thousands of dollars on headphones to improve test accuracy.