Catch up on education news before school starts.
Program teaches low-income families literacy and health
Adults and kids learn about food groups, nutrition and budgeting.
State Board fires U of I athletic director
The decision follows an investigation that found Rob Spear failed to properly report sexual assault allegations.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Performance and poverty: looking at the state’s school rankings
Schimpf: ‘I don’t think it’s in Boise State’s DNA to sit around’
Will Goodman’s apologetic resignation email
Former Twin Falls teacher acquitted in rape case
Across Idaho, schools struggle with low immunization rates
It has always been easy for parents to say no to child vaccinations — a policy reflected in statistics. This fall, the opt-out rules are even more relaxed.
State Board approves continued use of student surveys
The decision paves the way to use student feedback as part of Idaho’s school accountability system.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Parents aren’t getting straight answers about school performance
When are we going to learn?
Top-performing high schools honored
Find out if your school made this list and details about the process.
Bonneville modifies gender-identity policy
The changes deal primarily with restroom and dressing room use for transgender students.
Bonneville trustees approve six-figure retirement payout to Shackett
The details of a separation agreement were made public Monday only after a public records request was made by Idaho Education News.
Boise school board candidate forum set for Aug. 21
Idaho Education News will stream the event LIVE via Facebook.
Reading scores drop across the board
The lackluster results point to the need for a new test, state officials say. In 2018-19, Idaho will spend nearly $13 million to try to help students at risk.
Movie theater makeover
A Blackfoot charter school moves into a stomping ground from my youth.
How do you improve schools? Start by coaching principals, says new study
When it comes to the impact of school-related factors on student learning, research shows that school leaders are second in importance only to teachers — but also can have a multiplier effect on the quality of teaching.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs, the State Board of Education launches a new scholarship website, Coeur d’Alene trustees appoint a new trustee and three educators receive awards for career and technical education.
Safety expert, educators express concerns over Ybarra security plan
Critics say she developed a $21 million plan without input from key leaders and it conflicts with security plans already in place.
Nation’s top teacher in 2016 wins primary
Jahana Hayes said she would work with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who has been the focus of opposition for many teachers.
Research group: Idaho’s prospective teachers lack sufficient reading prep
A Washington, D.C.-based think tank says Idaho is not fully preparing its prospective teachers in the science of reading.
Boise elementary switches to new way of learning
More collaboration and projects are on tap at Adams Elementary.
Bonneville superintendent to retire after upcoming school year
Chuck Shackett is stepping down after 37 years in education. A separation agreement extends his employment as a consultant.
Camp creates the connection between garden and kitchen
kids learn how to grow fruits and veggies, cook and eat healthy.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Performance and poverty: looking at the state’s school rankings
One non-surprise from the list of Idaho’s lowest-performing schools: Demographics matter.
Schimpf: ‘I don’t think it’s in Boise State’s DNA to sit around’
Boise State University’s interim president cited several success stories in an address Tuesday morning.
Will Goodman’s apologetic resignation email
The former Sherri Ybarra aide couldn’t scare up the state superintendent via phone or text, so he put his decision in writing.
Former Twin Falls teacher acquitted in rape case
Jason Benjamin admitted having sex with a 17-year-old student; he was 39 at the time. “We just felt that we couldn’t throw this guy’s life away, when in our definition she wasn’t raped,” the jury’s foreman told the Twin Falls Times-News.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
Become a guest author.
Parents aren’t getting straight answers about school performance
Parents need and deserve honesty. That means straight answers on how well — or how poorly — Idaho’s schools are doing so we can do what’s best for kids.
When are we going to learn?
We live in a state whose leaders claim to have common sense, but they sure don’t show it.