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Idaho ends 2023 fiscal year with $99 million surplus
With the surplus, Idahoans to receive about $300 million in property tax cuts.
West Bonner slow rolling Durst’s emergency certificate
The district’s leader told EdNews last month he’ll begin the position with a provisional certificate — which is still an unfulfilled promise.
Lottery pays record dividend to schools
The Lottery Commission presented its largest-ever dividend to Idaho schools in a ceremony with Gov. Brad Little at Emmett Middle School Tuesday.
Parents and students rally support for West Bonner teachers
“Every teacher I have ever had has told, taught, or showed me something that I have carried outside of school whether it be educational and life lessons,” a former student said.
Grants to improve art programs in 72 rural Idaho schools
Teachers say that this funding is essential for the lifeblood of arts departments to take root in sparsely populated areas.
BEYOND GO-ON: What state data does — and doesn’t — measure
Education leaders say go-on data doesn’t cover the full extent of education success in Idaho.
BEYOND GO-ON: What high school seniors are saying about their future plans
We surveyed 80 teens about what’s next. They’re not all going to college, but they aren’t floundering, either.
BEYOND GO-ON: Four young adults talk about their diverse paths after high school
Their next steps are as unique as they are — and college is just one of many options.
BEYOND GO-ON: How my gap year changed my life — and prepared me for college
It was the only option for life after high school that sparked my interest and got me excited about my future.
State still waiting on interest refund from contractor
A New York-based contractor — Primary Class, known also as Odyssey — collected nearly $500,000. The interest came off of $50 million in federal funding, set aside to cover the Empowering Parents education microgrant program.