Carly Flandro
More rural districts transition to a four-day week in hopes of attracting teachers
The number has more than doubled in the last 10 years.
Apply now for Empowering Parents grants
The $50 million pot of money is intended to help Idahoans cover educational costs for their children.
Rural teacher incentive program will take applications by the end of September
Up to 500 teachers will be awarded $12,000 over four years.
Education foundations have evolved and found their footing in Idaho
These behind-the-scenes organizations — led mostly by community volunteers — close the funding gaps to support teachers and students.
With foundation grants, the teachers drive how money is spent
Foundations also support families in need, staff recognition programs and offer college scholarships.
Their classroom is a grassy park, yurt, school garden, potato farm or the Idaho wilderness
More Idaho parents want their kids to log off the computer and head outside to learn.
Chubbuck charter breaks ground on a new middle school
The $12 million building will be tailored to meet the needs of children in grades 6-8.
Spelling it out: Bonds and Levies
If you’re an Idaho voter, chances are that you’ve seen bonds and levies on the ballot at some point – or will in the future. And if so, that means the local school district is asking taxpayers like you to supplement its state and federal dollars with property taxes. Ultimately, it’s up to local patrons…
Award-winning Idaho teachers give advice to newbies
Take care of yourself, build relationships with students, and bring magic to the classroom.
Schools battle chronic absenteeism as students struggle to rebound from the pandemic
After years of increased absenteeism brought on by the pandemic, some administrators are implementing new strategies to get kids consistently back in school.