D91 $33 million levy set for May vote
Idaho Falls School District 91 is trying a new method to secure money to build an elementary school on the south side of town.…
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4 Wyoming teachers named 2023 state finalists for presidential award
Four Wyoming teachers have been selected as the 2023 state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching…
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PCSD 25 Director of Special Services named
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced Janelle Harris has been named as the Director of Special Services, a role she has been…
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College majors that make the most money
Stacker has curated a gallery of the 50 college majors that go on to earn workers the most money. Results show a stark difference between higher…
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50 most selective colleges in America
Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, Stacker listed the 50 most selective colleges in the United States. The institutions…
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College majors with the highest and lowest unemployment rates
Stacker has compiled the college majors with the highest and lowest unemployment rates, using Census Bureau…
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D91 patriotic program honors veterans
Idaho Falls School District fifth graders honored our veterans…
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Scratch for Schools results for Idaho Falls
The final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event held Wednesday at the ISU Extension in Idaho Falls are…
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D251 superintendent issues statement after portion of bond fails
Jefferson County School District 251 Superintendent Chad Martin has released a statement after a portion of its bond failed…
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School bond and levy elections Tuesday across Idaho
School bond and levy elections will be held in 40 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day Tuesday, March 14, 2023.…
Continue Reading Lunchables are going to be rolled out directly to students. Here’s what’s in them
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Kraft Heinz has succeeded in getting its ready-to-eat packaged Lunchables into school lunch programs starting this…
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How summer programs targeted learning loss in grades K-12
HeyTutor cited data from the Census Household Pulse survey and looked at news reports to break down different summer programs targeting learning…
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Best public elementary schools in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best public elementary schools in Idaho using rankings from…
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PCSD 25 online registration for kindergarten opens Friday
Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) will begin online starting Friday,…
Continue Reading D91 asks community to renew school levy
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is asking parents and patrons to go to the polls on March 14, 2023, to vote on renewal of the district’s…
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Reading scores are on the decline—here’s what the Nation’s Report Card says
Study.com investigated the decline of reading scores across the country using data from the Nation’s Report…
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Shelley High School students sent home due to gas leak
Shelley High School students were sent home early Wednesday morning due to a gas…
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South Fremont High School teacher receives $2K grant to benefit CTE students
Karlie Sudweeks is a Business technology teacher at South Fremont High School, she is also the administrator of the Career Technical Education for…
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Students dive into the art William Shakespeare
For the last three months, Alturas Preparatory Academy students have been studying the art, science literature and history of the…
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Board of Education approves Boise State request to initiate probate proceedings
The Idaho State Board of Education Thursday approved a request by Boise State University to begin formal probate proceedings related to property left…
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Finding hope – Climbing from addiction to achievement
On Wednesday, the College of Eastern Idaho will host Stephanie Taylor-Thompson to share her story of falling to addiction and overcoming through…
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Trustee Miller tenders resignation from CEI Board of Trustees
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the resignation of Trustee Craig Miller at the regular meeting held…
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100 colleges whose grads go on to earn the most
Stacker compiled a list of the colleges whose graduates earn the most, using 2021 data—released in 2023—from PayScale. Colleges are ranked by the…
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Here’s where every state stands on math and reading proficiency amid 20-year lows
HeyTutor analyzed the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress to see how different groups of students have fared in their reading and math…
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Jefferson School District 251 asks for voters approval on $80 million bond
Jefferson School District 251 voters will help decide the future of the district.…
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Rhode Island, Massachusetts colleges have the highest graduation rates—here’s how your state compares
EDsmart used data from the Department of Education to see which states’ colleges have the highest graduation rates. Three New England states top the…
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Fourth graders push for state dinosaur
A fourth grade class at Ucon Elementary School is looking to go down in history for helping Idaho adopt a state…
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How spending on public education in every state has changed—and where the money comes from
Using data from the Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of School Systems, Best Universities ranked states by their spending per…
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50 best colleges on the East Coast
Stacker combed through Niche’s 2023 Best Colleges in America list in order to discover which 50 East Coast schools, old and new, are the cream of the…
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10 skills rated most important for kindergarten teachers
eSpark looked at the skills rated most important for being a kindergarten teacher, citing data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), the…
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50 best colleges in the Midwest
Using Niche’s 2023 Best Colleges in America list, Stacker identified the best 50 schools in the Midwest. Niche’s rankings use data from the U.S.…
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Critchfield introduces parental Bill of Rights legislation
Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has introduced legislation that will establish a Bill of Rights for parents of students…
Continue Reading These twin sisters have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of their high school
By Leah Asmelash, CNN The two best students at one New York high school aren’t just related — they’re twins, and they’re…
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How the US compares to the rest of the world in access to early education
How does early childhood education differ across the world? eSpark looked at data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development to…
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Parents to teach kids how to drive
Idaho House Bill 133 is proposing to allow parents or guardians the ability to provide driver training for their children rather than taking a…
Continue Reading London is handing out free meals for all elementary school children
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London’s mayor has announced an emergency program to provide free meals for all children attending state primary schools in…
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3 new State Department of Education Directors announced
Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield welcomed a new Director of Special Education, Director of Content and Curriculum and Director…
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Gov. Little to visit with high schoolers about proposed Launch workforce training program
Governor Brad Little will visit with high school students in Kuna, Twin Falls, and Rigby Thursday to reinforce the benefits of the proposed Launch…
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School lunches could see some changes soon
The USDA announces new proposed changes to school…
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Reading and math proficiency are at historic lows. Here’s a closer look at who’s falling behind
Analysis of National Assessment of Educational Progress data shows reading and math test scores are falling. HeyTutor takes a closer look at who is…
Continue Reading Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products…
Continue Reading Is your school equipped to save a life? Here’s how you’ll know
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent When 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest…
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Lt. Governor talks with Idaho Falls High School students about new education opportunities
In a visit to Idaho Falls, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke will meet with local high school students to hear the student perspective on Governor Little’s…
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Another ‘Souper Bowl’ season comes to an end
The friendly ‘Souper Bowl’ competition between Skyline High School and Idaho Falls High School officially wraps up on…
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Arctic Circle pays off student outstanding lunch balances
Arctic Circle and its nonprofit foundation arm, Arctic Cares, announced a major donation to benefit young students in Idaho, Wyoming and…
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Wyoming students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
Two Wyoming students will join Senator John Barrasso and Senator Cynthia Lummis in representing Wyoming during the 61st annual United States Senate…
Continue Reading Changing fonts can make reading easier for some, even in State Department memos
By Jen Christensen, CNN On Monday, the US State Department’s domestic offices, bureaus and posts overseas will begin communicating in a style…
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Local student mathletes to compete in southeast Idaho math contest
A total of 160 mathletes from 16 local schools will…
Continue Reading Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays
By Jen Christensen, CNN If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time…
Continue Reading Voters to consider renewal of PCSD 25’s Supplemental Levy in March
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…
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5 stats to know when comparing online-only colleges
EDsmart cited 2020 Department of Education’s College Scorecard data to review five factors to consider when evaluating online post-secondary…
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Colleges with the most Olympians since Tokyo 2020
Best Universities compiled data from Team USA to identify the schools with the highest concentration of college athletes turned…
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Nominations wanted for 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year
The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the…
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Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather
Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…
Continue Reading Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…
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WDE releases 2021-22 graduation rates
Wyoming’s graduation rates have remained statistically strong – above 80% since…
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These are alternatives to teacher licensing requirements across 16 states
TeacherCertification.com collected data on alternatives to teacher licensing tests and the states that allow those…
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Colleges where graduates have the most student debt
Stacker ranked the 35 colleges with the highest median debt after graduation using Department of Education…
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Idaho students sought for 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Idaho students are invited to explore the future of the U.S. Constitution as part of the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics…
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2 Purple Star Wyoming Schools awarded
This program is essential to helping service members and their families navigate the added challenges they are often presented…
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Spring 2023 U of I undergraduate enrollment rises 3.5%
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up.…
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Summer food service programs available across Wyoming
The Wyoming Summer Food Service program for kids offered through the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) served thousands of meals last summer to…
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Could a 4 day schedule be on its way for the Fremont Joint School District?
After researching the needs of teachers, staff and students, the Fremont Joint School District #215 is starting to investigate the option of moving…
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D93 talks about annexing more homes into school boundaries
Bonneville County School District 93 talks about the possibility of annexing more homes into school…
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SDE seeks sponsors for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
The Child Nutrition Division of the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) is seeking sponsors for this year’s Summer Food Service Program…
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5 countries that offer free college—and how they accomplished it
Study.com compiled a list of five countries offering free college education and researched how they do it and how their policies apply to…
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Top party schools in every state
Using 2023 data released by Niche, Stacker compiled a list of colleges and universities with the best party scene in each state and Washington…
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Hardest college to get into in every state
Stacker combed through Niche’s 2023 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America ranking to see which school is the most difficult to gain admission to…
Continue Reading The Souper Bowl is back
Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools are ready for their 17th annual Souper Bowl…
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School bond vote coming to Fremont County
The Fremont School District school board recently voted on proposing a new school bond to the county voters.…
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CEI sees continued growth at start of 2023
As College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) wraps up the second week of the semester, CEI continues to buck the national trend of enrollment declines, instead…
Continue Reading Bullying at school: What parents can do to help victims and stop bullies
By Michelle Icard, CNN There’s a crisis of bullying in US schools, and the solution is learning what to do before it happens. One in 5 students…
Continue Reading Federal student loan office has lots to do but no new money to do it
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Big headaches for student loan borrowers could be on the horizon. Their monthly payments could restart as early as this summer…
Continue Reading Required vaccine coverage among kindergarteners drops for second year in a row
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Vaccination rates for measles and other diseases dropped again last school year, according to a study published Thursday by…
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How salaries compare for 10 types of teachers
TeacherCertification.com analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to explore how much 10 types of teachers earn…
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How the pandemic impacted teacher shortages—and ways schools are adapting
HeyTutor cited data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the impact of the pandemic on teacher shortages, exploring new policies and…
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Rural and underserved educator award recipients notified
449 Idaho educators working in rural and underserved school districts and public charter schools, are the first recipients of state funding to help…
Continue Reading WDE announces child and adult food program sites
The Wyoming Department of Education has announced the participating Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) organizations in Wyoming.…
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TCSD student receives perfect score on national vocab competition
Teton County School District #1 third grade student Forrest Ramsey recently received a perfect score in the first of three meets in this year’s…
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How the pandemic changed enrollment for college students of nontraditional age
Best Universities used data from the National Student Clearinghouse Center to look at enrollment of nontraditional age students in fall 2022 compared…
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Best in class? Why college rankings are controversial
EDsmart explored why college rankings are—and always have been—a controversial practice.…
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Applications open for 2023 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”
Class of 2023 high school graduating seniors can now apply for Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral…
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School closures for Thursday, Dec. 22
The following school districts will be closed on Thursday, Dec.…
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SBE conducts audit workshop for math and science standards
Wyoming currently has 1,877 K-12 content standards across 10 content…
Continue Reading More than a third of parents oppose vaccine requirements in schools, KFF survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN More than a third of US parents say that vaccinating children against measles, mumps and rubella should be an individual…
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D91 starts recruiting teachers for 2023-24 school year
As part of its efforts to ensure the very best teacher in every classroom, Idaho Falls School District 91 has started recruiting teachers for the…
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Idaho is the #7 state with the least school counselors
Charlie Health compiled statistics on school counselors in Idaho using data from American School Counselor Association and the National Center for…
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Teacher gets pied for reading
A local teacher got not only one but multiple pies in the face on…
Continue Reading Updates to Idaho schools’ online report card go live
In addition to updated achievement data and other information, Idaho’s online report card for public schools and districts has added new…
Continue Reading 9 million people received emails that mistakenly said their student loan forgiveness was approved
By Katie Lobosco, CNN About nine million people received an email last month from the Department of Education that mistakenly said their application…
Continue Reading 91% of colleges don’t provide students with the accurate cost, federal agency says
By Katie Lobosco, CNN An independent federal agency is calling on Congress to help prevent college students from taking on an unaffordable amount of…
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Local first grader wins Department of Education Holiday Card Contest
local first grade student won the entire Department of Education Holiday Card…
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How college tuition in the US compares to the rest of the world
EDsmart analyzed recent data that shows higher education tuition costs in the United States are higher than in any other nation except for one:…
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U of I to graduate 550 students Saturday
More than 565 students are eligible to receive 581 degrees at University of Idaho’s 2022 Winter Commencement Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, in the…
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Content Standards meetings for arts and humanities, social studies set this week
Members of the public interested in learning more about Idaho Content Standards for social studies, arts and humanities will have the opportunity to…
Continue Reading This college student was among the ‘invisible’ homeless. Now, a creative housing fix is helping her stay in school
By Athena Jones, CNN Photographs by Laura Oliverio, CNN Nineteen-year-old Isabella Zaldaña dreams of becoming a nurse. And as a student at this…
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After a decade of decline and a pandemic dip, college enrollment is leveling off
EDsmart cited current and projected enrollment figures from the National Center for Education Statistics to contextualize enrollment…
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10 US colleges with the most students studying education
Teachercertification.com used data from the Education Department College Scorecard to present the 10 U.S. colleges with the most students graduating…
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Which colleges did the top 10 women CEOs graduate from?
Best Universities collected information on the schools that the top 10 women Fortune 500 CEOs attended, using company websites, news coverage, and…
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State Board of Education executive to lead regional higher education commission
Idaho State Board of Education executive director has been elected as chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) for…
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