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Transgender dispute goes to federal court; Boise State players sign on as plaintiffs ‘Everything is on the table:’ Idaho State looks at the practicality of buying a medical school Analysis: The U of I-Phoenix talks, and where things stand It’s been 139 days since the proposed University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal was last in […]
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Idaho schools ranked from best to worst - Idaho Education News
*This rate lags the other reporting indicators by two years **This is the percentage of first-time seniors who ever, in grades 9-12, participated in advanced opportunities; received industry-recognized certifications; or participated in recognized high school apprenticeship program s. The data above is turned into a number, called a composite value, that can be as high as 100 or …
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Analysis: A stealth election will shape CWI’s future
It’s the most important stealth election in the Treasure Valley. Voters in Ada and Canyon counties will choose four College of Western Idaho trustees, filling out a five-member board that presides over the state’s largest community college, with an annual budget exceeding $50 million.. These low-budget and end-of-the-ballot elections could also swing the balance of political power at CWI.
Across most metrics, U of I reports enrollment increases
The bottom line: Overall fall enrollment came in at 11,849, a 3% increase.
West Ada pulls 10 books from library shelves; considers removing …
The West Ada School District is pulling 10 books from its library shelves this week, according to internal emails obtained by EdNews. Last week, Dennis Hahs, the district’s library coordinator, emailed the district’s librarians and principals a list of 44 titles being considered for removal, based on ratings from BookLooks.org, a website created …
More districts are moving to four-day weeks — that doesn’t …
Every year, more Idaho districts and charters are adopting four-day weeks — but that doesn’t necessarily mean students are spending fewer hours in class.
At least 11 new online schools set to serve students next year
The surge in online offerings marks a changeup in the state’s virtual K-12 landscape, as school districts gear up to serve kids alternative options.
School districts brace for new learning standards - Idaho …
Even slight curriculum changes in the West Ada School District can take a lot of work, says curriculum director Dustin Barrett. With over 40,000 students, Idaho’s largest district has to ensure that any districtwide changes are spelled out for thousands of teachers, and that they’re trained to …