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Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology

BOISE — The Lee Pesky Learning Center announced the founding of an endowed chair of clinical psychology. “The establishment of the Wendy Pesky Endowed Chair of Clinical Psychology marks a transformative moment for those that we serve,” said Lindy Crawford, the center’s executive director. The endowed chair is unique for a nonprofit organization, because they…

At-risk population exempted from high-stakes testing

There are approximately 18,000 Idaho students in K-12 who are categorized as English language learners. Those in grades K-3 who are new to the country, and just beginning to learn English, may qualify for the state testing exemption.

Boise leaders weigh the fate of Owyhee Elementary

Some parents believe Boise elementary schools south of the river receive a disproportionate amount of money for facilities.

EdNews reporter joins school district communications team

Reporter Darren Svan is leaving Idaho Education News this month to join Lake Pend Oreille School District as the district’s community liaison. EdNews has begun a search to fill the full-time, reporting position with a salary near $70,000. For the last year and a half, his reporting focused on charter schools, career technical education, teachers…

Governor hands West Ada $150 million for facilities

Little and legislators gave three districts giant checks to celebrate historic funding for schools.

Boise’s school closure plan runs into parent outrage

More than 75 frustrated patrons challenged Boise School District’s plan to close Owyhee Elementary School.

“I can be mom and teacher:” Schools tackle child care needs to keep staff in classrooms

It’s a retention tool as much as it is a way to ensure youngsters are prepared when they enter kindergarten.

Dallas Harris Elementary School dedicated at ribbon-cutting ceremony in Boise

Dallas Harris is located in southeastern Boise, a fast-growing area and one defying the trends of declining enrollment in Boise School District.

Middleton city and school leaders band together to tackle classroom overcrowding

Kuna School District appears ready to ask its city council to take up a similar fight. And the Vallivue School District worked closely with Middleton to craft its ordinance.