Idaho Department of Education
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The Idaho Dept. of Education fosters K-12 academic achievement by advocating for families, educators and schools with funding and educational policy alignment.
Boise, ID
Joined January 2015
Our public schools accept ALL youth and promote literacy, growth & grit. Thank you #teachers, #families & every Idahoan who ensures our kids are well-educated. We celebrate the #localControl & #schoolChoice that keep #Idaho schools current, responsive & continuously optimized.
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Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high schools, where about one in five students are chronically absent.
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RT @usedgov: Are you the parent or educator of a student in grade 3-12? Encourage them to submit their essay or artwork to @America250’s #…
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REMINDER: the @IdDeptOfEd is still accepting applications for the state's Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP). 👇 We need TWO parents to join. We also hope to recruit members representing higher education, charter schools or private schools. 👉
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Idaho’s 2025 @capedcu Teacher of the Year @HeidiCornell8 presented to the Senate Ed Committee where she shared her personal mission statement: “That you feel deeply loved when you are with me... That includes the easy to love, the unlovable and the ones who disagree with me.”
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The Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) will meet on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the JRW Building, 700 W. State St., East Conference Room, in Boise from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (MT). ➡️ #OpenMeeting
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Put your hands together for Idaho’s 2025 Music Educator of the Year Kristy Romano! 👏👏👏 Kristy works at Teton High School in Driggs. Your work is so appreciated!!
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RT @BoiseState: Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 kids in the U.S., but early intervention can make a difference. Thanks to @BoiseStateCOED faculty,…
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🏆 Celebrate today, own tomorrow. Career and life readiness for high school graduates is one of this department’s TOP FOUR goals.
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The @IdDeptOfEd's Superintendent Critchfield is happy to be participating again! Steps for Schools: ➡️ Reminds lawmakers to think about children's health ➡️ Highlights lawmakers as positive role models ➡️ Creates awareness about health issues in Idaho ➡️ Promotes child wellness
The Steps for Schools walking challenge has begun. Legislators and constitutional officers are walking to earn funds for public or public charter schools. Walking is one of the best things we can do for our health, and encouraging elected officials to walk sends that message.
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**NEWS RELEASE** The White House recently announced the 2021, 2022 and 2023 national awardees for the top honor bestowed by the U.S. government to K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators, including six Idaho teachers. 🔗
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RT @IDealIdaho529: Kids in 3rd - 6th grades, create a piggy bank for the Piggy Bank Beauty Contest and you could win $250 in your IDeal - I…
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The Nez Perce Tribe Legislative Delegation is in Boise today meeting with dozens of lawmakers, elected officials, heads of state departments and constitutional officers including Superintendent Debbie Critchfield. Thank you for sharing your passion and insights, delegates!
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**PAID SUMMER OPPORTUNITY** The @IdDeptOfEd is seeking Mentor Teachers for its Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars (ISAS) summer academies. Earn $3000 and up to THREE continuing education credits. ⏰ Apply BEFORE March 2, 2025 ⏰ 🚀
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RT @idahoednews: Idaho charter schools received $6.8 million in grants from the Federal Charter School Program, announced Bluum, an Idaho n…
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"Teachers were provided resources not only on how to use the platform but also how to address appropriate and ethical use of AI with students, said Aimee Larsen, administrator of instructional technology for @westadaschools."
Coeur d’Alene is the latest in a handful of Idaho districts to roll out artificial intelligence tools for teachers and consider guiding students to use the technology responsibly. #idedu
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RT @idahoednews: The results indicate students are “holding steady,” and reflect national trends, the Idaho Department of Education said. h…
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@IdahoFinance @IDealIdaho529 This is always a great experience! Parents and educators, please share this opportunity with your students. 🙌
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Educators are invited to participate in the @IdahoWheat's Bread in a Bag program. Students make bread in a bag and the dough is baked in school kitchen ovens. @USDANutrition flour and oil may be made available. Interested? Contact Jill Cloward for instructions and student books.
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