Day: April 7, 2015

Ybarra announces another hire in media team

Jeff Church, Sherri Ybarra’s new chief communications officer, has been with the State Department of Education for nearly three years.

House quickly approves 7.4 percent increase in school funding

Lawmakers — once again — approve $101million increase in school funding without any debate. The seven budget bills now head to Gov. Butch Otter for final consideration.

Charters work for Idaho’s minority students

Charters have the freedom to choose unique educational approaches not found in a traditional school. This means charters would not attract the same student population as a neighborhood school.