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An ICCS Update on KTVB!

An ICCS Update on KTVB!

by on October 1, 2024

Hayley Regan, our Assistant Director of Community Schools, recently had the opportunity to talk with KTVB News about the Community School Strategy in Idaho and how rural schools are affected by the Rural Expansion Invite. Check it out on at on KTVB!

Cascade’s Josh Hurley — Helping Students Thrive

Cascade’s Josh Hurley — Helping Students Thrive

by on August 25, 2024

Josh Hurley, dean of students at Cascade School District in Valley County, Idaho, has a diverse career background in law enforcement, pastoral work, and education. Recognizing the significant impact of external factors on student performance and attendance, Hurley and the school district sought to support students better through the Community Schools approach. This strategy involves…

How American Falls Rallied Around Universal Preschool

How American Falls Rallied Around Universal Preschool

by on July 29, 2024

In American Falls, a rural Idaho town, a grassroots effort has significantly improved family engagement, preschool access, and kindergarten readiness. This transformation began with initiatives like the “read, talk, play” campaign, which encouraged daily interaction between parents and children. Superintendent Randy Jensen spearheaded this movement to address low kindergarten readiness rates. The town, despite Idaho’s…

U.S. Education Secretary Visits Boise Schools

U.S. Education Secretary Visits Boise Schools

by on November 28, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Boise schools to announce a $6.5 million annual grant to expand community school programs in Idaho. This grant is part of a five-year Full-Service Community Schools initiative by the Biden Administration, benefiting 19 states and Washington, D.C. Community schools provide services beyond education, such as family support and…

Helping Students and Families in Need

Helping Students and Families in Need

by on February 9, 2023

Concentrating in the classroom can be hard if you’re struggling with basic needs like food, clothing or a stable home environment. That’s why school districts all over the Treasure Valley are partnering in an initiative called “Community Schools,” which helps provide resources for students and families in need. In Nampa alone there are five Family Community…

Spelling it Out: Types of Schools

Spelling it Out: Types of Schools

by on January 23, 2023

In Idaho, education comes in various forms to meet the diverse needs and preferences of families and students. The state offers a range of schooling options, from traditional public schools and charter schools to magnet schools, community schools, and more. Each type of school has distinct characteristics, governance structures, funding mechanisms, and enrollment processes. This…