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Step into Star’s ‘Magic Room’
Star Elementary has a fully equipped technology room for kindergartners. Teachers say they have see academic gains in these students.
A $50 million question awaits Vallivue voters
The Vallivue School District takes in much of rural Canyon County — yet it is home to Idaho’s sixth largest high school. The centerpiece of a $50 million bond issue is a plan for a second high school.
Blaine County pilots $249 mobile devices
Blaine County schools are piloting a program using $249 netbooks to see if they can be a cheaper alternative to full laptops.
Nampa’s deficit grows by another $1.2 million
Already facing a $5.1 million deficit — and the prospect of cutting dozens of staff jobs — the Nampa School District has uncovered a $1.2 million accounting error dating back almost a decade.
TV is still king for the youngest learners
A researcher for the popular children’s show Sesame Street was in Boise on Tuesday to share her studies of digital learning.
Technology lessons on the move
Tour bus takes science, engineering, math and technology to students. The bus spends a full day in the school parking lot where kids can enjoy a hands-on learning environment.
Nampa board to discuss administrative cuts
Four full-time administrative jobs will be cut to help shave a $5.1 million deficit. Interim Superintendent Thomas Michaelson is still working on the details.
State releases technology pilot applications
Schools have until June 14 to submit proposals to the state.
High-poverty school seeks turnaround
Idaho Falls educators, in search of improvement, extend the school day, mandate uniforms and create leadership roles for students.
State and districts confront a data dilemma
The state is spending $2.5 million a year helping school districts collect and submit data. And this month, state officials are fanning out to offer training, encouragement — and a few apologetic words.