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WEBMore districts are moving to four-day weeks – that doesn’t always mean fewer class hours State asks judge to toss Oneida’s school funding lawsuit New graduation requirements clear a key hurdle The biggest change would be a required digital literacy course. The class would cover basics of computer science – algorithms, coding and AI – […]
Alturas charter network to add third East Idaho location
WEBThe Idaho Public Charter School Commission unanimously approved a petition for a new charter school Thursday morning, setting the stage for the third expansion of East Idaho’s Alturas International charter network. Alturas Academy North will serve K-8 students across the Jefferson, Madison, Ryrie and Bonneville school districts.
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WEBRecord number of Idaho schools are offering full-day kindergarten, and more are pushing to expand preschool access. Nearly 90% of the state’s traditional school districts are offering full-day kindergarten this year.
School Rankings ’22 - Idaho Education News
WEBThe State Department of Education created this school rankings list to comply with federal requirements and to identify schools that are struggling or succeeding. How did your school stack up? Use the search box to find out. Helpful tips: To better understand how and why the rankings were compiled, check out this story. The green […]
In-depth: After a year of uncertainties, the summer of Launch begins
WEBKevin Richert | 06/13/2024. Mataio Jenkins, a Kuna High School senior, discusses his decision to pursue an Idaho Launch grant during a January news conference at the Statehouse. (Darren Svan/Idaho EdNews) Lawmakers spent much of the 2024 session debating Idaho Launch. Across town, at Boise’s Frank Church High School, many …
K-12 schools could see $162 million in cuts from attendance …
WEBK-12 schools could see $162 million in cuts from attendance-based formula. A large portion of this year’s $381 million boost to Idaho public schools may be clawed back, after state officials rescinded a temporary formula that funded schools based on enrollment. K-12 public school funding is again tied to attendance, and seat-time data from ...
State officials are revamping Idaho’s graduation requirements for …
WEBIdaho’s graduation requirements may be changing for the first time in over a decade. Education and workforce landscapes have evolved in that time, and state officials are evaluating whether the path to graduation should be updated to better ensure students are prepared for life after high school — whether that means college, an immediate career, …
School board members stand as unsung architects - Idaho …
WEBIn the silent corridors of community governance, school board members stand as unsung architects, shaping the dreams and destinies of public education. Their dedication echoes through the unseen pages of our nation’s progress. They craft the vision and objectives for public schools in their area, and establish performance standards for ...
Indoctrination concerns prompt West Bonner trustees to yank …
WEBThe West Bonner School District’s Board of Trustees revoked its approval of the district’s English language arts curriculum in a 3-1 vote last week, after accusations that its social emotional learning (SEL) component would lead to liberal indoctrination, sexual grooming and critical race theory. At least 23 teachers, parents, grandparents ...
State investigation: Garden Valley’s failure to provide appropriate ...
WEBThe Garden Valley School District has largely failed to provide appropriate special education services for its students, according to the results of an investigation conducted by the Idaho Department of Education.