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WEBAt $685 million, it could be the largest and most polarizing transaction in Idaho higher education history. The U of I insists the deal will be a moneymaker. But Phoenix, a for-profit online giant with an enrollment of 85,000 students, is saddled with a checkered history and a tarnished reputation. Idaho Education News’ Kevin Richert has ...
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance offers educators, parents digital …
WEBIdaho’s state run online school, the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance, is offering digital support to schools that are moving classrooms online in response to COVID-19. The school is offering what it calls “eDay” resources, ranging from webinars for teachers to access to online textbooks. An ongoing “eDays for teachers” webinar will ...
How Caldwell’s Elevate Academy ‘finds the genius in every kid’
WEBThe students have built tiny homes, dog houses and stained benches for Destination Caldwell. The founders want to “find the genius in every kid,” and give each student a purpose. Elevate is for students who meet the state’s “at-risk” criteria and are not finding success in a traditional school environment. But Strong and White ...
Federal judge revives Reclaim Idaho initiative - Idaho Education …
WEBFederal judge revives Reclaim Idaho initiative. A federal judge Tuesday brought the Reclaim Idaho education funding initiative back to life, reigniting the debate over the $170 million proposal. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill gave state leaders a Friday afternoon deadline and two options. The state can give Reclaim Idaho volunteers nearly ...
A year in the making, the $75 million Idaho Launch program opens
WEBThe $75 million in Launch grants won’t really go out on a first-come, first-served basis — and high school seniors can apply through April 15. But as he urged students to apply as quickly as possible, Little noted that many job training programs have limited space. Launch recipients can receive $8,000, covering up to 80% of tuition and fees.
Legislative roundup, 5.4.21: Senate passes key education budgets ...
WEBSen. Carl Crabtree, R-Grangeville, discusses the rewritten higher education budget Tuesday. And the debate focused on $2.5 million in cuts in House Bill 387 — which earmarks $313.1 million in tax dollars and $629.9 million in overall funding to higher education. The cuts — $1.5 million to Boise State University, $500,000 to the University ...
What parents say about Idaho’s Empowering Parents Program
WEBKey findings from the parent surveys include: First, parents broadly believe that the Empowering Parents grant will help Idaho’s students in significant ways. Majorities say the grant funds will improve their own child’s learning and well-being—and improve student learning statewide. 81% think that their own child’s learning “will ...
Alturas charter network to add third East Idaho location
WEBThe Idaho Public Charter School Commission unanimously approved a petition for a new charter school Thursday morning, setting the stage for the third expansion of East Idaho’s Alturas International charter network. Alturas Academy North will serve K-8 students across the Jefferson, Madison, Ryrie and Bonneville school districts.
The 2022 Legislature gavels out: Let's review the historic year for ...
WEBSenate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder brings the 2022 legislative session to a close Thursday afternoon. Kevin Richert/Idaho EdNews. The Idaho Legislature called it a year Thursday, closing the door on a three-month session that brought an 11% increase to K-12 education funding, 11th hour cuts to the state’s library commission budget and a batch of policy changes for public schools.
NEA: Idaho ranks last in per-pupil spending, again - Idaho …
WEBIdaho again placed last in a national teacher union’s per-pupil spending comparison. The National Education Association‘s annual Ranking and Estimates Report put Idaho at No. 51 in the category for 2020-21.. The report underscores a lingering trend in Idaho. Multiple studies have for years put the state at or near the bottom of per-student spending tallies, sparking concerns from K-12 leaders.