Articles
Full-day Kindergarten Helps Close the Achievement Gaps
July 2020
Full-day kindergarten is a sound educational investment. Research demonstrates that full-day kindergarten, though initially more costly than half-day kindergarten, is worth the expense. Full-day kindergarten not only boosts students’ academic achievement, it also strength- ens their social and emotional skills. Additionally, it offers benefits to teachers and parents—teachers have more time to work with and get to know students, and parents have access to better learn- ing and care for their children. The bottom line: everyone gains.
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https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/18001_Full-Day_Kindergarten_Policy_Brief-final.pdf
Idaho Mountain Express: BCSD board approves levy plan, staff cuts
March 15, 2024
The Blaine County School District board of trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved placing a two-year, $1.85 million supplemental levy on the May 21 ballot to fund Gifted and Talented Education, preschool, kindergarten and summer school.
Due to a number of factors—namely flat revenue, rising costs and a 2023 change in the state’s school-funding formula from one based on enrollment to one based on average daily attendance—the board is staring down a roughly $2 million gap between revenue and expenditures, the Express previously reported…
Learner.com: Idaho schools receive lowest per-student funding in the nation
February 12, 2024
Education comes at a price, and some states invest more in their students than others. Idaho spends the least amount on education overall…
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https://www.learner.com/blog/states-that-spend-the-most-on-education
IdahoEdNews.org: Districts lean on short-term levies to pay for long-term investments — people
June 29, 2023
Across Idaho, school districts routinely make similar [levy] requests of their voters: money to hire additional staffers, offer a pay raise or beef up benefits. By and large, voters say yes…Idaho districts continue to depend on supplemental levies to pay for their personnel costs — even after the Legislature has made significant investments in salaries and benefits over the past several years…
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https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/districts-lean-on-short-term-levies-to-pay-for-long-term-investments-people/
Learn more: School Finance Basics FAQ
August 29, 2023
BCSD is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students and ensuring that they are well-prepared for success in college, career, and life.
Blaine County School District's number one priority is student achievement. To achieve this goal, the district uses a variety of strategies, including the use of professional learning communities (PLCs), to encourage collaboration among educators and to support student learning. By working together and focusing on the needs of individual students, educators in the district are better able to meet the diverse needs of their student population and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
In addition to supporting student achievement, the BCSD Board of Trustees is committed to balancing the budget, demonstrating good financial stewardship, supporting teacher development and retention, and maintaining and enhancing technology and infrastructure, among other things.…
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https://www.blaineschools.org/Page/5153