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WEBAnalysis: Boise State’s awkward and deafening silence over transgender athletes After a turbulent start, state makes a change on Empowering Parents contract Eagle library board relocates 24 books after closed-door deliberation A new law directs libraries to implement procedures allowing patrons to challenge content they consider “harmful” for minors.
New graduation requirements clear a key hurdle - IDAHO EDNEWS
WEBIdaho is one step closer to updating its graduation requirements — for the first time in more than a decade.. The State Board of Education approved the proposed changes Wednesday. If the Legislature signs on next winter, the new requirements would affect Idaho’s graduating class of 2028, this year’s ninth-graders.
Apply now for Empowering Parents grants - Idaho Education News
WEBApplications are now open for Empowering Parents grants, a $50 million pot of money intended to help Idahoans cover educational costs for their children. “The Empowering Parents grants reinforce this fact – a person’s education starts in the home. Parents are in the driver’s seat, as they should be and always will be in Idaho.
Find out where your school ranks - Idaho Education News
WEBThe State Department of Education publishes online report cards for every public school and charter in Idaho. The digital report cards are a part of Idaho’s accountability system. The report card data includes student achievement, graduation rates, learner progress, college and career readiness, demographics and enrollment, as well as non-academic indicators such as student engagement ...
Online school posts unprecedented enrollment growth, again
WEBHere’s a year-by-year breakdown of the district’s unprecedented growth: 2017-18: 1,182. 2018-19: 2,317. 2019-20: 3,328. 2020-21: 7,815. These numbers have established IHLA as one of East Idaho’s largest schools and helped Oneida surpass the growing Jefferson County Joint School District as one of the region’s four largest.
A year in the making, the $75 million Idaho Launch program opens
WEBThe $75 million in Launch grants won’t really go out on a first-come, first-served basis — and high school seniors can apply through April 15. But as he urged students to apply as quickly as possible, Little noted that many job training programs have limited space. Launch recipients can receive $8,000, covering up to 80% of tuition and fees.
Former state superintendent Marilyn Howard dies - Idaho …
WEBMarilyn Howard — a career educator who served eight years as state schools superintendent — died Monday. Howard, 81, died in her Eagle home after an extended illness. The Mackay native was the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Idaho. She rose to political prominence in 1998, ousting Republican incumbent Anne Fox in the November ...
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WEBThe mission of Idaho Education News is to produce independent, comprehensive and thoughtful journalism about public education policy and practice in Idaho. Idaho Education News is a public awareness service where parents, patrons, educators and lawmakers can find the most useful information on issues that affect Idaho’s children and their future.
Idaho Education Data - Idaho Education News
WEBIDAHO EDUCATION DATA Statistics and insights about Idaho’s education system School Data Explore your school’s data and compare data of more than 720 Idaho Schools View Trends School Rankings Find your school’s composite score and how it ranks against other Idaho public schools. View Rankings Salaries Average teacher salaries by district and charter as well […]
Facts about Idaho charter schools - Idaho Education News
WEBIdaho’s charter schools are a tuition-free, publicly funded K-12 option. They survive on taxpayer dollars, like traditional neighborhood schools. But charters and traditional schools are different. Unlike traditional schools, charters aren’t required to provide transportation — and some don’t. Just 36 of the state’s 62 public charters ...