$8 million federal grant aims to bring more teachers to rural Idaho classrooms

Boise State initiative aims to tackle teacher shortage in rural Idaho communities

Boise State's Project TRAIL aims to address teacher shortages in Idaho's rural communities by fostering local talent through immersive experiences.

$8 million federal grant aims to bring more teachers to rural Idaho classrooms

An $8 million federal grant will help Boise State University expand its teacher training programs in rural Idaho

Federal grant will support new teachers, mentors

PARMA — Debbie Critchfield believes that good teachers can teach with a stick on a dirt road. But the requirements of the 21st-century classroom mean they need a few more things, the state superintendent said on Monday at Maxine Johnson Elementary. Prospective educators with a heart for teaching need support, student teaching, professional development, mentorship and the right leadership to make sure they stay in the profession. A new $8 million…