These are the hardest AP classes to pass
Which AP tests stump students the most? Numerade used data from the College Board to identify the 10 AP courses with the lowest pass rate in…
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May 1 is usually college decision day, but FAFSA problems are causing delays
May 1, known as college decision day across the country, is usually a celebratory time for high school…
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What careers do a master's degree in psychology qualify you for?
Psychology.org outlines the career possibilities for students who earn a master’s degree in…
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National test scores reveal US students losing proficiency in history and civics
Study.com used data from The Nation’s Report Card to explore declining test scores for history and civics subjects in the…
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6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough
Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if…
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Best private colleges in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best private colleges in Idaho using rankings from…
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PCSD25 gears up for 2024 Summer Food Service Program
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is gearing up for the 2024 Summer Food Service…
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As Idaho institutions raise tuition costs, will CEI do the same?
“It’s certainly something that CEI will examine, but we will never be anywhere as close to the tuition as a…
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The number of women leading US business schools is on the rise
BestColleges reports on the growing number of women leading business…
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Middle school holds large-scale lockdown drill
“We always want our kids to feel safe and secure and that they understand what to do in these…
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School lunches will have less added sugar, sodium under new rule
New US school meal standards announced Wednesday will limit the amount of added sugars for the first time and slightly reduce sodium content among…
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Governor Little highlights his Legislative success at Highland High School
Governor Little spoke to Highland High School students and staff about this year’s…
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Districts where student-teacher ratios are still behind pre-pandemic levels
TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to show how student-teacher ratios have…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Seeks New Trustee After Resignation
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced board member Angie Oliver is resigning from her position.…
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When teachers quit for other jobs, how is life outside of the classroom?
How do teachers really feel about leaving their education careers? HeyTutor analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to find…
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American Falls teacher among 5 Idaho finalists for presidential award
An American Falls teacher is among five dedicated elementary school math and science teachers have been named as state finalists for the national…
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Bond to rebuild Highland High School no longer needed
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is now asking voters to vote no on an upcoming bond…
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Public responds to Idaho Falls School District 91 budget cuts
Budget cuts were a contentious topic at Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board meeting on Wednesday.…
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Blackfoot School District decides name for new school
Blackfoot School District #55 has a name for its new…
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District 91 budget cuts could include employees
Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…
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Fresh fruit and vegetable grant program available to Idaho elementary dchools
The program gives students the opportunity to try fruits and vegetables they wouldn’t otherwise be able to…
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25 hardest colleges to get into in America
Stacker used the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics to rank the 25 hardest colleges to get into across the…
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District 91 says recent public meetings were helpful in budget cut process
The budget issues with Idaho Falls School District 91 are ongoing, as they continue to search for ways that would help them cut $4 million in their…
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US scientists are leaving academia. That’s bad news for drug companies
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — Scientists in the United States, especially those in the biomedical fields, are increasingly leaving…
Continue Reading Highland High School Rebuild and Design Committee selected
The core committee made the selections from a pool of 35 parent applicants and 13 community…
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Highland High School bond resolution moves forward
On Friday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to consider updated progress on the pending status of…
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States with the highest rates of teacher attrition
Where are teachers leaving classrooms at the highest rates? HeyTutor analyzed data from NCES and the RAND Corporation to find…
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Dora Erickson students join the great Peep debate
Love them or hate them, Peeps are a staple for Easter baskets every…
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Some New England universities and colleges break $90,000 barrier for total cost in upcoming school year
Several New England universities and colleges have reached a pinnacle of at least $90,000 for undergraduate tuition and costs starting this…
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Local fourth grader deemed best in the west for handwriting competition
A mother’s inspirations led one-fourth graders to the top. The Zaner-Bloser Company recently announced the winners of their handwriting competition…
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CEI announces President Rick Aman’s retirement
“While I am excited to explore new opportunities, my affections remain with CEI and the incredible people who have made this journey so…
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What is chronic absenteeism, and how does it impact student learning?
Study.com used Return to Learn Tracker data to explore the negative effects of chronic absenteeism, especially related to economic…
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As fewer students seek teaching degrees, universities close undergraduate programs
TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to examine why fewer students want undergrad education…
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The SAT is going digital. Here's what to know.
Chalkbeat looks at the new digital SAT exam: shorter reading sections, fewer questions and sections that adapt to each student’s…
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States with the most tutors
HeyTutor used data from the Census Bureau and the University of Minnesota’s IPUMS database to find out which states had the highest rate of…
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The top reasons teachers give for leaving their jobs
HeyTutor analyzed teacher attrition data from the National Center for Education Statistics to shed light on how teachers feel about leaving their…
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U of I marks record spring enrollment
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up for the sixth straight…
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71% of teachers with student loan debt are considering quitting due to financial stress, according to survey
A Study.com survey shows that 71% of teachers are contemplating a career change due to the financial strain brought on by the resumption of student…
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Where graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving
Marker Learning used NCES data to illustrate graduation rate gains made by students with disabilities around the…
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Counties with the highest rates of strokes in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest rate of strokes in Idaho using data from Centers for Disease Control and…
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D91 receives large musical instrument donation
This donation will benefit several students who want to play guitar, but might not be able to provide one to be taught…
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Three teaching tips from a top pre-K educator
The Hechinger Report spoke with Berol Dewdney, Maryland’s 2023 teacher of the year, about how she spends time building routines and…
Continue Reading Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved
Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…
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PCSD 25 forming Highland rebuild committee, seeking parent, community input
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is looking for parents and others to be on the Highland High School Rebuild and Design…
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7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college
The Conversation partnered with a trio of autism researchers to bring you this guide to strategies that can help autistic students succeed in…
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Thousands of schools at risk of closing due to enrollment loss: An exclusive report
An exclusive report from The 74 finds that school districts from Philadelphia to Los Angeles have large numbers of schools that lost at least 20% of…
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Concealed guns could be coming soon to Wyoming schools, meetings
A bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms in schools and government meetings heads to Wyoming’s governor after clearing the state…
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The SAT exam is now fully digital
The SAT college admissions exam is now entirely…
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Who's counting? A glimpse into the world of math teachers
Study.com examines the demographics of math teachers today and what may be driving the national teacher…
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TCSD #1 kindergarten registration opens
To enroll in kindergarten in Teton County School District, students must be five years old by August…
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75% of Idaho educators choose ISU’s Albion Center for Professional Development
The new year brought a major milestone for Idaho State University and its mission to serve the state’s teacher workforce.…
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How many high school and college students are using AI tools?
Using survey data from the ACT and other sources, Numerade looked into the number of students using AI to help them with their…
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State Board of Education approves middle grade math recommendations
The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday approved recommendations for improving instruction and student performance in fifth through ninth…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 approves amended $95 million budget
The Idaho Falls School District 91 school board has approved the amended budget for the current school year.…
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The best computer science universities in Europe
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in…
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The best computer science universities in Asia
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in…
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FAFSA processing delay gives students opportunity to apply for scholarships
“Take this time to be laser focused on applying for…
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The best computer science universities in Africa
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in…
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The best computer science universities in Latin America
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in Latin…
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The best computer science universities in Australia-New Zealand
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in Australia-New…
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Travel nurses: What they do and how to become one
Study.com researched ways people can prepare for a career in travel nursing, including skills beyond that of a typical…
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Local elementary school finds ways to encourage students to read more
South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg is having some unique ways to encourage their students to…
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Dartmouth, Northwestern, Rice and Vanderbilt settle financial aid lawsuit
Four more private universities have agreed to settle a lawsuit which alleged they violated antitrust laws in determining financial aid amounts for…
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Hillcrest highschooler receives Congressional App Challenge Award
Hillcrest High School junior Victoria Djidjev was awarded Friday with a certificate and congressional coin for her innovative app called…
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U.S. colleges that have employed the most Nobel Prize-winning professors
Study.com identified the 10 universities that have employed the most Nobel Prize winners across the United States since the inaugural award in…
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Middle and high school students get hands-on STEM learning at ISU
“To have folks actually apply science, do it instead of just reading about it—that makes all the difference in…
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“I am a Milken educator!” Compass Academy Vice Principal receives $25,000 check and national recognition
Compass Academy Vice Principal, Kelly Sheridan is awarded the Milken Educator Award on Feb. 21, 2024.…
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How high school grades have inflated since 2010
HeyTutor used data from ACT Inc., which administers the eponymous exam, to track how grades in American high schools have inflated since…
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New 6th to 12th grade career technical charter school opening in Idaho Falls Fall 2024
The new sixth to twelfth grade grade career technical charter school offers education in Idaho’s industry…
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Idaho ranks sixth in biggest reading score drop from 2019 to 2022
“About a third [of parents] are worried and concerned about the long term impacts of the pandemic on…their child’s…
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Student makes threat against Taylorview Middle School
A potential safety threat at Taylorview Middle School forced administrators to lock the doors as a precaution.…
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The best universities for computer science in 5 global regions
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science within five global…
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The newest benefit at top companies: Private college admissions counseling
Good for retention or just a sop to the already rich? The Hechinger Report looks into the growing trend of companies offering private college…
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A new partnership paves the way for greater use of AI in higher ed
The Hechinger Report looks at Arizona State University’s partnership program with OpenAI and its potential impacts on the student…
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State Board of Education K-12 teacher apprenticeship program approved
The Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program is designed as an “earn and learn” pathway to become a certified…
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CEI celebrates top ranked Practical Nursing program in Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem…
Continue Reading Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board tables bond election until impacts of new legislative bill are known
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees has tabled action on a school bond election for Highland High School until they know the…
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BYU-Idaho student enrollment down
Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…
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Sixth grader wins Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee
Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee happened Friday. It is tradition that has been around for more than 30…
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School bus stop arm violations in School District 91
Ada County recently reported seeing a “shocking” increase in people driving around school buses when they are stopped and have their stop arms…
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What should be done to help rebuild Highland High School?
Now the school district and Highland administrators are trying to help the school rise from the…
Continue Reading What should be done to help Highland High School rebuild?
What should be done to help Highland High School…
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'Short burst' tutoring in literacy shows promise for young readers
The 74 looks at a ‘short burst’ tutoring model that combines one-on-one instruction with computer-based activities, while being less costly than…
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Here are the advantages of online tutoring, according to research
As students have struggled to catch up after the COVID-19 pandemic, Marker Learning broke down some of the advantages of online…
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What's the impact of teacher experience on student success across the US?
TeacherCertification.com examines teacher experience levels across states and subjects using data from the National Center for Education Statistics…
Continue Reading Bill to arm some teachers passes House
A bill that would allow concealed carry for Idaho public school teachers passed the house…
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D251 hires new Director of Elementary Education for upcoming school year
Jefferson Joint School District 251 has hired a new Director of Elementary Education for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.…
Continue Reading Nominations open for 2025 Idaho Teacher of the Year
The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s most prestigious award for educators, CapEd Credit Union Idaho…
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Student test scores are falling across the world. Is the pandemic to blame?
A HeyTutor data study of PISA’s latest exam found that student test scores have dropped worldwide since the COVID-19…
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PCSD 25 administers swearing-in ceremonies for 2 school board members
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 welcomed a new board member, swore in an incumbent board member and took action for its annual…
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Best public colleges in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best public colleges in Idaho using data from…
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The myth of the quick learner
The Hechinger Report looks at a study that found everyone learns at the same rate, although some have a head…
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Which states need K-12 educators the most—and in which subjects?
TeacherCertification.com looks at the national teacher shortage and which states need educators the most in which…
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In some school districts, it's the end of the snow day
Numerade used data from The Conversation to show how schools are getting frosty over snow days amid e-learning in a post-pandemic…
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Rep. Simpson votes to provide students with variety of milk options
Rep. Simpson votes in favor of H.R. 1147; Giving schools flexibility to craft nutritious lunches for students participating in school meal programs…
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SD25 Education Foundation’s $6,000 scholarship opportunity open for applications
Scholarship applications are due by March 8,…
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Superintendent Degenfelder to host curriculum transparency event at Cody High School
The public will be able to watch live via the…
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Trade programs, unlike other areas of higher education, are in hot demand
The Hechinger Report looks at why many young people choose to pursue short-term credentials over traditional college, seeing them as a quicker and…
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Idaho Falls School District superintendent explains why budget cuts are needed
Budget cuts are ahead this coming school year for the Idaho Falls School District…
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Fremont County School District 215 announces new superintendent
Fremont County School District 215 will have a new…
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