More Idaho schools enrolling in school safety tipline program
The program is available in about one-third more schools than it was at beginning of the last school…
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Teachers are becoming more educated, but salaries aren't keeping up
TeacherCertification.com explored how salaries aren’t keeping up even as more teachers earn post-baccalaureate degrees, citing National Center for…
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Critchfield submits request for Idaho’s K-12 education budget
Critchfield’s request builds on last year’s record increase in the K-12 budget by adding approximately $120 million in additional state general…
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Student loan payments restart in October. Here’s what borrowers should know
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — For the first time in more than three years, federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay…
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Idaho Falls School District Trustees vote to dispute tax levy decision
The Idaho Falls School District Board of Trustees plans to dispute a decision by the Idaho State Tax Commission to not certify a levy to build a new…
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Local law enforcement reminds us to be safe in school zones
School is officially back in session for many of our local school districts. Meaning rules for school zones are in full effect.…
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Employers could offer you tax-free help with your student loan payments. Most are not
As borrowers prepare to resume paying their federal student loans in the coming weeks, the IRS is reminding employers that they can help by offering…
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Idaho students to explore healthy eating with USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Students at 139 schools across Idaho will enjoy a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetable options free of charge this school…
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“Remember to get out and vote on Tuesday” – D93’s $34.5 million bond is back on the ballot
Election day is on Tuesday. District 93 is reminding the community to vote on its $34.5 million…
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Online college enrollment is on the rise: What brings students to virtual campuses?
Using data from the NCES and research from Education Dynamics, EDsmart explored why online college enrollment is on the…
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BYU-Idaho updates dress code
Brigham Young University- Idaho in Rexburg announced changes to its university dress code in a formal statement…
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College of Eastern Idaho earns accreditation
The College of Eastern Idaho received its accreditation in its seventh year of enrollment.…
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Idaho State Board of Education discusses K-12 priorities
The Idaho State Board of Education focused much of its regular Board meeting Wednesday discussing priority areas for Idaho’s K-12 education…
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D91’s new superintendent prepares for first school year with deep roots in the district
Idaho Falls School District 91 has a new superintendent and she is looking forward to the start of her first school…
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Local teachers receive $10,000 donation and supply kits
New numbers show more than 92% of classrooms have students whose families cannot afford to purchase school…
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Students in Madison School District #321 return to school
The first bell of the 2023-2024 school year has rung for students in Madison School District #321. As students return to school, nerves, and…
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D93 hosts nationwide teacher conference
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is making it easier for its teachers, and those from around the region, to hear from professional education…
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Madison School District prepares for new school year
For students in Rexburg, the final minutes of summer break are ticking away.…
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Idaho school superintendent addresses teacher shortage
Idaho’s new superintendent of public instruction, Debbie Critchfield, made a stop in Madison County ahead of the new school year.…
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U of I offers Idaho’s first robotics certificates with industrial focus
Idaho’s first industrial robotics certificates are now available through the University of Idaho College of…
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Rigby FFA members named as national finalists
The Rigby FFA Chapter had 12 members qualify to compete in the proficiency awards program at the national…
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10 local high school students receive scholarships from Idaho Falls Power
Idaho Falls Power sponsored 10 local high school students to attend a six-day leadership conference in…
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National Teacher of the Year to deliver keynote address at CEI fall in-service
The 2023 National Teacher of the Year will be the keynote speaker at the CEI fall semester Faculty and Staff In-service on Monday, August 14.…
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In Japan, plummeting university enrollment forecasts what's ahead for the US
The Hechinger Report finds Japan’s situation is now also being faced by the United States, where the number of 18-year-olds has begun to drop in…
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Public meeting to discuss future plans for Highland High School
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is seeking input on future plans for Highland High School since the D-wing of the school burnt down in…
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SDE welcomes new Director of Federal Programs
The State Department of Education welcomed Joshua Noteboom as the new Director of Federal…
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How companies are helping offset student loans for employees
Student loan debt affects millions. Tovuti LMS researched strategies companies across the U.S. implement to help employees pay or offset…
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10 states where college enrollment has dropped the most over the past decade
EDsmart used National Center for Education Statistics data to identify the states with the greatest undergraduate enrollment declines in the last…
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What to know when your child starts school during a deadly heat wave
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Millions of children are heading to school in August during the worst heat wave in recorded human history.…
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Rigby Rockets the next generation of Rocketeers
Middle and elementary school students gathered at Rigby High School for the Rigby rockets summer camp, a one week day camp to learn about principles…
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ICRS Council awards first grants to Idaho school districts to expand CTE opportunities
The Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS) Council convened for the first time on Tuesday morning to award its first set of grants to expand Career…
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Plans on schedule to welcome learners back to Highland High School and other SD25 schools on August 23
Demolition of the fire-impacted facilities at Highland High School began earlier than expected Friday morning due to an emergency approval granted by…
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Which colleges have produced the most legislators in the 118th Congress?
Best Universities used the Biographical Directory of Congress to find out which schools were most popular among members of the 118th Congress for…
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As schools rely on tutoring to rebound from learning loss, finding tutors proves difficult
HeyTutor cited Institute of Education Sciences survey data to examine the problems public schools face in hiring tutors and hosting tutoring…
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For preschoolers after the pandemic, more states say: Learn outdoors
Experts say the naturalist approach can be especially beneficial to children after the pandemic, but The Hechinger Report found outdoor preschools…
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Riding the school bus? New PCSD25 mandatory transportation registration closes July 28
The deadline to register is Friday, July…
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Some colleges cost $95,000 per year, and they’re only getting more expensive. Here’s why
The average American saved $5,011 last year. That means it would take them about 75 years to save up enough cash to send one child to a top-rated US…
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5 ways parents can shore up a middle schooler’s self-image
By Phyllis Fagell, CNN (CNN) — After a disappointing routine during a gymnastics meet, Jason Moser’s daughter was full of self-doubt, so…
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Federal investigation prompts District 93 to change Special Education program
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is making some changes to their Special Education program after concerned parents filed a complaint with the U.S.…
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District 93 to rerun previous bond to build new elementary school
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is once again asking the public to vote on the same bond from a couple months ago designed to help them address…
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States with the highest SAT scores
Stacker referenced College Board data reported by PrepScholar to rank the states with the highest performance on the SAT, drawing on results from the…
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How the AP program expanded to 7 in 10 high schools in the US
Study.com compiled a timeline detailing how AP courses have expanded and impacted the high school curriculum, using academic and historical…
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Students still struggle with math and reading despite the end of the pandemic era, study shows
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Students who struggled through the height of the Covid-19 pandemic – between March 2020 and early 2023 –…
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College students outnumber other residents in these towns
Best Universities identified 11 towns with more degree-seeking undergraduate students than the residential population using The Integrated…
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State Department of Ed welcomes new Special Education director
Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield is welcoming a new Director of Special…
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After historic declines in math scores, schools look to bolster summer programs to help kids catch up
New and robust offerings have been open to a wide swath of students starting in the summer 2021, but an analysis by The 74 finds the trend could stop…
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How schools and students are bridging the digital divide when technology isn't universally accessible
EDsmart compiled a list of ways schools and students are bridging the digital divide based on data analysis from several sources, including Educause…
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Idaho’s college going rates revised upward
The college going rate reports the percentage of Idaho high school graduates that enroll in a college academic or career technical program in the…
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How college admissions have changed in the last 80 years
Stacker reviewed historical milestones and education statistics to determine how college admissions have changed over the last 80…
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The cost of college the year you graduated high school
The average new college grad’s student debt balance is nearing $30,000. Stacker compiled Education Department data to illustrate tuition costs over…
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5 ways to help kids retain knowledge over the summer
HeyTutor compiled a list of programs and activities to help students retain knowledge over the summer, citing Institute for Education Sciences…
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1 in 20 programmers on open-source software projects are women, ISU study says
A new analysis by Idaho State University computer scientists has found only a handful of updates being made to open-source software projects by…
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Rural school arts grants awarded
More than 70 Idaho rural public schools, school districts and charter schools are receiving funding to improve arts programs for their students under…
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Metros experiencing the biggest disparities between teacher pay and cost of living
Teachercertification.com compared cost-of-living data from the Economic Policy Institute with teacher income data from the Bureau of Labor…
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Idaho teachers participate in i-STEM training
Educators across the state are coming to the College of Eastern Idaho for a four-day STEM workshop. It will teach them all about STEM – science,…
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Grace Lutheran Church hosting Back 2 School Giveaway Aug. 5
The Grace Lutheran Church in Pocatello needs your help to provide students a better experience for the upcoming school…
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TCSWD second grade teacher selected for Fulbright
A Munger Mountain Elementary School second grade teacher has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award to Taiwan for the 2023-2024 cycle from the…
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JFAC seeks answers at special committee meeting
Idaho legislators are seeking answers about the University of Idaho’s agreement to purchase the University of…
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Most important skills for tutors
As schools recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, tutoring can bridge the learning loss gap. Citing data from O*Net and the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…
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SDE welcomes public comment on Idaho Extended Content Standards alignment review
Public comment will be accepted until June 23,…
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WDE seeks comment on K-3 Reading Assessment and Intervention rules
Public comment may be submitted online, or via email by 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2023.…
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Governor’s Cup Scholarship recipients announced
Recipients were chosen from among more than 3,000…
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“The Story of America” history curriculum rolled out for Idaho schools
School districts across Idaho are encouraged to take advantage of the resource for their students and teachers and contact SDE for more…
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Americans owe billions in student loan debt. A financial reprieve helped many realize their dreams
By Aya Elamroussi, Alicia Johnson and Leah Abucayan, CNN (CNN) — Leslie Estrada worried she and her husband might never be able to start a…
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Rigby FFA brings home state championships
Rigby FFA Chapter participated in 11 career development events, winning two and placing in the top four in six…
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AAC giving high schoolers another option after graduation
The American Auto College is giving high school students another option after graduation if traditional college isn’t their preferred route.…
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How English-language learner education has changed since the 1950s
HeyTutor compiled a list of changes in federal and state attitudes and policies toward English learners in schools from government records,…
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How US K-12 spending compares to other countries
HeyTutor used data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation Development to explore how education spending in the U.S. compares to other…
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Top 10 colleges with the most students enrolled in popular STEM programs
EDsmart has developed a list of 10 schools with the largest share of students enrolled in STEM programs, using 2020 College Scorecard enrollment…
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As post-pandemic enrollment lags, schools compete for fewer students
The 74 analyzed declining enrollment in schools based on figures from Burbio and additional data from the nation’s 20 largest school…
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How long you breastfeed may impact your child’s test scores later, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Whether children were breastfed as infants and for how long may have an impact on their test scores when…
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Most and least educated states in America
Stacker used data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, released in 2022, to determine the states with the highest…
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D91 Ed Foundation’s scholarship winners
Through its community partnerships, the Idaho Falls Education Foundation announced it has awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to D91 graduates…
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Local Head Start program is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 said Head Start, a federally funded preschool program that serves low-income families, is now accepting…
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PCSD 25 Class of 2023 high school graduation schedule
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 invites the community to join in congratulating the Class of…
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District 93 reacts to failed bond
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is now trying to find the best solution to address growth in their schools after their $34.5 million bond…
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ISU programs help alleviate burden of tuition increases
Although Idaho’s universities will be raising tuition for the first time in four years, Idaho State University is using several programs and…
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Idaho student accepted for SEES Summer High School Intern Program
Meridian student Andrew Gordon will work alongside NASA subject matter experts at this year’s STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High…
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The most common undergraduate degrees awarded in Idaho
Best Universities ranked undergraduate majors by popularity in…
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The Idaho State Board of Education, in its role as the Board of Regents for the University of Idaho, on Thursday unanimously approved the…
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Teacher and student diversity in the US: How diverse is your state?
TeacherCertification.com delves into the ethnic diversity of teachers and students across the…
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Local students are able to travel back in time thanks to fourth grade rendezvous
Tautphaus Park was filled with fourth graders from all over Idaho Falls School District 91…
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New BYU–Idaho president announced
The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University–Idaho has appointed Elder Alvin “Trip” F. Meredith III as the university’s 18th president.…
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5 tips for keeping adult online learners engaged
Tovuti LMS compiled five ways online programs can offer curriculum to keep adult students engaged.…
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Students pass these AP courses more than any others
Study.com compiled a list of the AP courses with the highest exam pass rate using data from College…
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D93 proposing a bond to build new elementary school
On Tuesday, Bonneville Joint School District 93 voters will get to decide whether or not to pass a $34.5 million bond to build a new elementary…
Continue Reading State Board of Education approves first tuition increase in 4 years
The Idaho State Board of Education on Monday approved resident undergraduate tuition increases for Idaho’s four-year institutions for the first…
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D93 appoints new board member
In a board meeting Wednesday night, Bonneville Joint School District 93 appointed Mindy Clayton as the Trustee of Zone…
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D91 patrons will go to the polls May 16 for D91 facilities election
The levy would generate $3.3 million a year for the next 10…
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2 Wyoming students names 2023 US Presidential scholars
The U.S. Department of Education announced the addition of Audrey Su-Wai Yeung of Laramie and Cameron Nicholas Reckard of Sheridan to the 59th class…
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Bonneville High School cancels in-person classes due to well failure
Bonneville High School in-person classes are canceled Friday due to a well…
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Boil order issued for 8 D93 schools
Bonneville County School District 93 reports eight of its schools are currently under a boil order…
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TCSD announces new Jackson Hole High School principal
The Teton County School District announced the hiring of a new Jackson Hole High School…
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The benefits of 5 types of in-person tutoring
Using a variety of resources and news publications, HeyTutor compiled information about five types of in-person tutoring and learning…
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D93 Summer Food Service Program begins June 5
Meals will be provided to all children, ages 1-18, without…
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Ian Munsick performance to benefit Highland High School
Rising star Ian Munsick is set to perform at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre on Thursday, June 22, and is donating a portion of ticket sales…
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IFHS student named US Presidential Scholars semifinalist
Idaho Falls School District 91 announced one of its students has been named a semifinalist in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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As students race to the moon, they meet with an astronaut
Students at Teton Elementary School, in Teton, Idaho have been working for the past year in order to try and have walked the distance from Earth to…
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PCSD 25’s new mandatory transportation registration is now open
For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, PCSD 25 will be implementing online student registration to request student transportation.…
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Test scores for 8th-grade students decline in US history and civics following prior declines in math and reading, report says
By Laura Ly, CNN Test scores for eighth-grade students in the US declined in both US history and civics in 2022, according to a new report from the…
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