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Idaho’s merit semifinalists announced

The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors. INSIDE: Find out who made it from Idaho.

Charter commission selects three unnamed candidates for director vacancy

The commission plans to interview three applicants during a Dec. 7 special meeting, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

Trustees select policy positions for next legislative session

School trustees want the hiring process for paraprofessionals and nurses updated, and they do not want schools to lose money in the new funding formula.

$19 million awarded to prepare students for in-demand careers

The Idaho Career Ready Students program awarded a total of $35 million in four months to develop CTE programs statewide

Federal grant funds available to state’s largest charter school authorizer

Up to $750,000 is available to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission to strengthen its role.

West Ada’s lifelong-learner mindset drives student achievement

Its schools repeatedly outshone their peers on standardized tests. And the district far outpaced other large districts when it came to scores.

Idaho’s largest two-year college wants to offer its first four-year degree

But first, the State Board of Education needs to sign on.

West Ada program prepares teens for police, fire and EMT careers

A $400,000 grant will pay for firefighting equipment that will expose students to real-life experiences and techniques.

Incumbent trustees face plenty of contested races across the state

In West Bonner, three incumbent trustees will face opponents in bids to retain their seats on a school board that’s experienced controversy this summer.