Blaine County Cancels After-school ActivitiesBlaine County Cancels After-school ActivitiesThe Blaine County School District says it has canceled all after-school activities today due to weather and road conditions.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Local Groups to Address Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse and VapingLocal Groups to Address Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse and Vaping Several area groups are teaming up to better educate students and their parents about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and vaping.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Magic, Wood River Valley Students Named Presidential Scholar CandidatesMagic, Wood River Valley Students Named Presidential Scholar CandidatesSeveral students from the Magic and Wood River Valleys are among this year's Presidential Scholar candidates.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Glenns Ferry Gets National RecognitionGlenns Ferry Gets National RecognitionWhat works in one small Idaho town may not work in a big city or in another part of the country.Bill ColleyBill Colley
Idaho Sees Uptick in High School Graduation RateIdaho Sees Uptick in High School Graduation RateThe Idaho Department of Education said overall 80.65 percent of the state’s high school students graduated in 2018, up from 79.67 percent in 2017.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Education Department Seeks Partners for Summer Food Program for KidsEducation Department Seeks Partners for Summer Food Program for KidsIdaho’s Summer Food Service Program is several months away, but the State Department of Education is seeking sponsors now.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Idaho Education Department Amends Accountability Plan, Seeks InputIdaho Education Department Amends Accountability Plan, Seeks InputThe Idaho Department of Education said Monday it has proposed several amendments to its accountability plan and is seeking public input. Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Ed Department Becomes More Transparent with Online Portal, Ybarra saysEd Department Becomes More Transparent with Online Portal, Ybarra saysIdaho’s top educational leader says she wants to make the State Department of Education more transparent.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Settlement with Education Company Affects Nearly 400 IdahoansSettlement with Education Company Affects Nearly 400 IdahoansIdaho and 48 other states recently won a court case with an Illinois-based for-profit education company.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Idaho Department of Ed Unveils New K-12 Report CardIdaho Department of Ed Unveils New K-12 Report CardThere’s a new report card from the Idaho State Department of Education that is now available online.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Idaho Science Teachers to Meet in DecemberIdaho Science Teachers to Meet in DecemberScience teachers in Idaho will meet in early December to review and comment on potential content for the new science assessment, according to the Idaho State Department of Education.Andrew WeeksAndrew Weeks
Cassia Schools Launch Free Student Counseling ProgramCassia Schools Launch Free Student Counseling ProgramStudents in need of mental health counseling have a new resource in one southern Idaho school district.Associated PressAssociated Press