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Authorities investigating possible violations of state laws by former charter school director
The investigation marks the latest chapter in the ongoing saga involving finances at Fred Ball’s former schools, Bingham Academy and Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center.
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Idaho Press: A.G. received four complaints about closed charter commission meeting
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: July 15-19
Lawmakers urge Tromp to disavow Boise State inclusion efforts
Teton trustees put off vote on Redskins nickname
A short honeymoon: Tromp steps into a political crossfire
Twenty-eight of the House’s 56 Republicans want the new Boise State University president to reject a range of campus diversity programs. Legislative Democrats are coming to the programs’ defense.
What the new reading scores say — and what they don’t say
One key number: Nearly 26,000 K-3 students left Idaho schools this spring reading below grade level. And that’s after reading scores improved significantly over the school year.
Workforce program pairs teachers with tech firms
The STEM Action Center hopes teachers use the program to help prepare their students for jobs of the future.
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Idaho’s public colleges’ “inclusion” efforts promote victimhood
Idaho Public Charter School Commission: Tell us how you really feel
New Boise superintendent receives $29,000 pay raise
Coby Dennis will receive more than $177,000 in his new job heading the Boise School District. Meanwhile, embattled Blaine County Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes will receive a raise that bumps her salary above the $180,000 threshold.
Idaho’s top teacher expresses concerns with master educator premiums
More than 1,400 educators have applied for the $4,000 per-year salary incentive.
Families raise $21,000 to keep historic school open
Trustees voted to close the school down. Eight days later, patrons raised enough money to fund the school for at least one more year.
Master educator premium applications surpass 1,400
State officials plan to notify educators who earn the $4,000 annual salary premiums some time in August.
A.G.’s office will investigate charter commission meeting
The attorney general’s office is required to look into the complaint from Heritage Academy in Jerome. The April 11 closed meeting has created a rift between the state’s charter school commission and charter advocates.
State review finds holes in alternative educator preparation program
The State Board of Education ultimately decides whether or not the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence adequately prepares professionals to teach.
At least 1,200 apply for master educator premiums
The State Board of Education extended the application deadline to 5 p.m. this Friday.
Emmett School District re-approves separation agreement with Rush
Following an Idaho Education News legal complaint, the Emmett School Board self-recognized a violation of public meetings law, then voted to correct it.
Education task force wrestles with accountability
Policymakers are trying to balance accountability for student success with local control and flexibility.
State lauds IRI, ISAT test results
New data shows that student proficiency in math and English are steadily climbing across the state.
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Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: July 1-July 5
The education leader is on vacation this week and the State Department of Education is closed Thursday for the holiday.
Emmett trustees call special meeting to address alleged open meeting violation
Idaho Education News requested a formal investigation from the Gem County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
A long way to go to meet Idaho SAT goals
While SAT scores fell on average across the state, some schools bucked the trend. Click in to see how well your school did on the test.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Idaho Press: A.G. received four complaints about closed charter commission meeting
Lawrence Wasden is investigating the controversial April 11 meeting, to determine whether the state’s Public Charter School Commission violated state law.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: July 15-19
The superintendent has two budget meetings Monday. Her 2020-21 budget requests are due to Gov. Brad Little on Sept. 1.
Lawmakers urge Tromp to disavow Boise State inclusion efforts
Twenty-eight House Republicans — including eight of the 15 members of the House Education Committee — co-signed the letter to the new Boise State president.
Teton trustees put off vote on Redskins nickname
The school board has scheduled a July 16 vote on the festering controversy.
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Idaho’s public colleges’ “inclusion” efforts promote victimhood
There should be no tolerance for policies or expenditures that cater to the culture of victimhood, which is becoming all too common on campuses throughout the country.
Idaho Public Charter School Commission: Tell us how you really feel
Instead of generating goals for charter schools, the IPCSC should make a goal for receiving training on Idaho’s Open Meeting laws.