Attorney general: State doesn’t enforce new library law, can’t be …
WEBThe state can’t be sued for Idaho’s library law, Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office argues, because private citizens are responsible for enforcing it. In a new court filing, Labrador’s office responded to a coalition — made up of private schools, a church, a library and a handful of parents — that filed a lawsuit challenging ...
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WEBThe Four-Day Phenomenon The four-day schools project: A second look at a growing trend The Four-Day Phenomenon A deep dive into four-day schools – and researchers found contradictions The Four-Day Phenomenon A popular unknown: Shortening the school week expands across Idaho Election 2024 Updated: School leaders will ask patrons for nearly $242 million this November […]
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WEBIdaho State received more than $18 million for the budget year that ended June 30, an increase of close to $4 million. This little-known group is issuing $1 billion in school facilities bonds. Here’s how. The Idaho State Building Authority has been working for months behind the scenes to sell the initial bond — its highest-value venture in ...
State asks judge to toss Oneida’s school funding lawsuit
WEBThe state wants a judge to throw out a $7.7 million lawsuit from an Eastern Idaho school district. But Oneida School District Superintendent Jon Abrams accused Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office of engaging in “delay, subterfuge and inaction” that could cost the district the $7.7 million. The legal jockeying comes a month after ...
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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.
Investigation: Garden Valley repeatedly violated federal special ...
WEBEditor’s note: We agreed to anonymity for the families in order to protect the safety and privacy of the minors involved. GARDEN VALLEY — The Garden Valley School District has repeatedly violated a federal law that requires children with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate public education, according to two reports from the State ...
Statewide election results: Bonnneville bond, six levies pass
WEBVoters in Idaho school districts passed six supplemental levies and a Bonneville School District bond issue during Tuesday’s school elections. These bonds and levies are slated for building repairs, security enhancements and computers. Bonneville voters overwhelmingly passed the $34.5 million bond with 70% voting in favor of paying for a new ...
Idaho schools ranked from best to worst - Idaho Education News
WEBA quality education can be tricky to quantify, but the State Department of Education has done just that — ranking Idaho’s schools from best to worst. The data provided tells many stories about Idaho schools — purportedly, where the best and worst schools are. The latest ranking also highlights the most notable gains and slides since 2018.
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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 ...