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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.
Reading scores for thousands of Idaho students found to be inaccurate
Despite the reporting delay and inaccurate datasets, the Dallas-based company Istation is set to receive $723,570 for its one-year contract.
Nampa names library employee as new trustee
Trustees said his experience navigating controversial conversations could be a benefit to the board.
Boise school board selects new trustee
Find out who will be sworn in at the district’s Sept. 11 board meeting.
State Board’s deadline to fix violations forces West Bonner board into action
Trustees gave superintendent Branden Durst until Aug. 31 to apply for his emergency provisional certificate.
Charter school demand continues to outpace charter growth
The more than 10,700 students on waitlists don’t include anticipated demand from communities without a charter school.