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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.
Kuna selects West Ada’s Marcus Myers as next superintendent
The unanimous public decision followed a 90-minute executive session.
Statehouse roundup, 2.24.26: Lawmakers OK bill to give military preference on charter waitlists
In other news, the House passed a bill mandating a morning moment of silence in school.
Community responds to help and protest 95 book challenges filed by fired substitute teacher
The Twin Falls School District leadership said the system is not designed to handle over a hundred challenges at once, but the district will follow its policy — with a slew of volunteers.
Most Idaho families say they have school choice, survey finds
Of 425 Idaho families surveyed, below half are very satisfied with their child’s school.
Grangeville to run levy in May, principals step into superintendent roles
Pulling off Idaho’s first district deconsolidation in 20 years is a heavy lift for a small-town school board.
BYU-Idaho reports winter enrollment increases
On-campus enrollment is up by more than 5% from last winter. Overall enrollment is up by a whopping 22%, due to a surge in online student numbers.
‘We would never recover:’ Kellogg schools face high-stakes levy redo
Local leaders say art, PE, Marine ROTC programs and 70 jobs are on the line as they prepare to run the measure again in May.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.26: Far-ranging civics bill introduced
Also Monday, a divided House committee printed a bill requiring the state to review — and vote to renew — its $2 billion-a-year matrix of sales tax exemptions.
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