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Meridian charters specialize in coursework to prepare students for greatness

The schools are two different buildings that share the same campus. They both set students up for success after high school, but their specialties couldn’t be more different. 

Spelling it Out: Professional Standards Commission

Here’s a closer look the organization that oversees Idaho educators.

Canyon County commissioners appoint Vallivue trustee, ending months of vacancies

The school board is now back at full strength after two resignations this summer.

Find out how much your superintendent earns

Inside: Compare superintendent and charter administrator salaries statewide.

‘This is a terrorist crime’: Jerome superintendent shares details on ransomware attack

Following guidance from federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts, the district has not paid the ransom.

Critchfield hosts national experts to discuss first grade readiness

Questions Idaho leaders look to answer: When are kids ready for school? And what does school readiness mean?

‘One Boise State:’ Hahn outlines his presidential priorities

During a ceremony steeped in tradition — and Bronco culture — new Boise State University President laid out an aggressive fundraising goal. He also doubled down on research and athletics.

Astronaut Scott Kelly encourages CDA students to embrace failure

“What is a little bit unique to my story compared to other astronauts is that when I was your age, I was not a good student,” said Kelly, who was invited to Coeur d’Alene to deliver the Idaho Humanities Council’s Distinguished Humanities Lecture.

Idaho higher ed enrollment slows. Is it a one-off, or the start of a troubling trend?

Fall enrollment dropped for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. While minor, the decrease should still be a warning sign for the state’s policymakers.

Tech-skeptical author urges Idaho schools to rethink screens

Jared Cooney Hovarth, a researcher who speaks against educational technology, addressed school leaders and legislators Tuesday, decrying classroom technology and arguing it has only negatively impacted student learning.