Twenty-nine current and former Republican officials are endorsing the Republican’s re-election bid.
Student engagement varies widely across Idaho
In grades 6-8, an average of less than 58 percent of Idaho students are engaged in the classroom, according to a new SDE survey.
Pivotal K-12 funding spreadsheet remains unavailable to public
Lawmakers spent most of a Monday morning public hearing running numbers and looking at school funding scenarios. They were working on a document that Idahoans paid for — but cannot access on their own.
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Report: Young parents face education and income gaps
SDE addresses some criticisms of Ybarra’s school safety plan
Statesman: Jordan campaign tumult centers on creation of tribal super PAC
IEA endorses Simpson in congressional race
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs a teacher is honored by Yale University, grab a cup of coffee for STEM and the Idaho Commission for Libraries awards grants to schools.
Thousands wait for charter school seats
More charter schools are popping up throughout Idaho, but not fast enough to meet the demand.
Horman, Ybarra say school safety logo controversy is over
The lawmaker said she appreciates changes Ybarra made to her website and school safety plan.
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Collaborators: How universities and colleges work with public charter schools
A case to remove English from the modern curriculum
Consulting firm to look for higher education costs savings
A report is due to the State Board of Education in December.
Ybarra contracts with school safety consultant
The contractor’s Meridian training facility offers simulated bank robberies, home invasions and hostage situations.
Despite request, Ybarra won’t remove school safety logo from her website
Instead, Ybarra added logos and bumped up the font on the headline “featured resources.” (screenshots inside).
Idaho’s average student loan debt: $26,675
Idaho’s student loan burden falls well below the national average, but ranks considerably higher than most Western states, according to a study released Wednesday.
Two education groups endorse Medicaid expansion
The Idaho Education Association and the Idaho School Boards Association have endorsed the measure, which will appear as Proposition Two on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Boise State gears up for new presidential search
The State Board of Education hopes to have a new leader hired by July 1.
East Idaho school labeled both high and low performing
The State Department of Education and the Public Charter School Commission use different criteria to evaluate schools.
Idaho State Journal: Crosland back in the classroom
Court documents reveal a failed attempt by the Idaho Attorney General’s Office to have the embattled teacher’s trial transferred to another county.
Boise schools launch marketing campaign
Attendance in the district has dropped as Idaho families face a growing number of educational choices.
Take a look inside Idaho’s first medical school
INSIDE: Interior photos of the eye-catching building off Interstate 84.
Jefferson County superintendent to retire in January
Lisa Sherick says she will retire from the growing East Idaho district after four years at the helm.
Ybarra’s school safety plan faces more questions
A lawmaker told Ybarra’s staff to remove the Office of School Safety and Security’s logo from Ybarra’s website.
Districts impose $9.2 million in emergency levies
Growing school districts can impose the levies without getting voter approval. And in one district, trustees bypassed a vote on a $1.8 million levy.
What to expect from Idaho’s presidential search
Only the State Board of Education has the power to hire a new president, and it hopes to have a new executive on campus by July 1.
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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Report: Young parents face education and income gaps
Parents who are 18 to 24 years old are as likely to be high school dropouts as they are likely to hold a college degree, according to statewide numbers released Tuesday.
SDE addresses some criticisms of Ybarra’s school safety plan
An aide said state superintendent Sherri Ybarra is listening to other education leaders, as she continues to push her controversial multimillion plan. Here’s what came up — and what didn’t come up — during a webinar Thursday evening.
Statesman: Jordan campaign tumult centers on creation of tribal super PAC
In a resignation letter, obtained by the Statesman’s Cynthia Sewell, Paulette Jordan’s former campaign manager criticizes the campaign’s “detestable” emphasis on growing a federal super PAC.
IEA endorses Simpson in congressional race
For the second time this year, the teachers’ union has thrown its support behind a prominent Republican.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Collaborators: How universities and colleges work with public charter schools
Some of the most exciting and powerful things happening in public education in America involve partnerships between public charter schools and higher education institutions.
A case to remove English from the modern curriculum
Literature is access into a greater wealth of experience; we learn about people and we learn about the world; the real world, not the filtered version we see on social media.