Matt McCarter has served as director of student engagement and career-technical readiness.
Idaho Falls gathers input for longterm facilities plan
Nearly 100 patrons met at Skyline High School to provide input on a 10-year master plan to update the district’s aging infrastructure.
Embattled Blackfoot charter schools revamp leadership
In order to comply with state requirements, the two schools will be governed separately.
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Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: May 20-23
Blaine County HR director files tort claims against district
In wake of email scam, Teton insurance premiums increase
Families awarded $1.2 million in lawsuit against Oneida schools
Eight is (more than enough): State Board puts dated rules on the chopping block
Without discussion, the State Board of Education redlined the rules — a small step in a larger process of reviewing more than 8,000 pages of regulations across state government.
Little announces new K-12 education task force
The panel includes prominent education advocates, educators, legislators, business leaders and parents.
Roundup: May school elections across Idaho
All told, 17 school districts are seeking about $53.9 million in bond issues and levies.
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Now is the time to take care of Idaho’s veteran teachers
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National think tank analyzes teacher prep programs
Idaho ranks high on testing but falls short on preparing teacher candidates for taking tests.
Five Idaho charters to each receive $800,000
The money is part of a $17.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education Federal Charter Schools Program.
Checking in: Idaho’s lowest-performing schools
The state recently approved turnaround plans for each that will guide improvement efforts.
Idaho bullying numbers high, and rising; school weapons reports mixed
Idaho defies several national trends, according to a new federal report on student behavior.
Idaho students to receive Presidential Scholar Medallion
Rigby High’s Megan Elizabeth Clements and Centennial High’s John Chen will be honored during a White House ceremony June 23.
Idaho Falls to gather more input on longterm facilities plan
Patrons can provide ideas at a “State Of Our Schools” meeting next Wednesday. It’s the second public meeting on the issue.
Rules reauthorization process underway
This week, state agencies are sending Gov. Brad Little a list of rules that could safely expire — and a couple of outdated education rules may wind up on the list.
Schools receive $6 million infusion of federal funding
Idaho’s largest recipient of Secure Rural Schools funding — north-central Idaho’s Mountain View School District — still faces myriad challenges. The embattled district will seek a $3 million supplemental levy on May 21.
April revenues beat projections, but Idaho may still fall short of yearly forecast
A revenue shortfall could reduce the amount of money legislators hoped to carry over into the 2020 budget.
Teton High’s ‘Redskins’ mascot prompts student walkout
Ten Teton freshmen left class for the school’s front doors at 1:30 p.m. Monday to hoist signs displaying support for the school’s “Redskins” mascot.
‘A lunch lady my whole life’: Caldwell director reflects on three decades of school nutrition
Vicky Blankenship, who plans to retire as Caldwell’s Director of Child Nutrition in June, has worked every job in the district food program.
DeVos speaks on school choice, teacher strikes and more
DeVos appeared Monday at a national gathering of education writers, her first appearance at the national conference
Challenging a river — and harnessing its power to teach
“I was the kid, at the end of the day, who never wanted to get out of the water,” says Christopher Swain. When the long-distance swimmer takes on the 150 miles of the Boise River this summer, students will track his journey — and see firsthand what’s in the water.
Consultants received more than $35,000 to work on failed school safety plan
The consulting fees are roughly equivalent to one starting teacher’s annual salary. In the end, Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature ignored state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s $20 million Keep Idaho Students Safe proposal.
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Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: May 20-23
All told, Ybarra’s calendar includes 4 1/2 hours of meetings, and no scheduled events for Friday.
Blaine County HR director files tort claims against district
The claims stem from an alleged sexual harassment incident involving the HR director’s son, a fellow student and an unidentified female school staffer, the Idaho Mountain Express reported Friday.
In wake of email scam, Teton insurance premiums increase
Teton’s insurance carrier covered $300,000 that the district lost in the $784,000 fraud.
Families awarded $1.2 million in lawsuit against Oneida schools
An Idaho State Journal story on the federal lawsuit details a pattern of physical and emotional harm suffered by two students with disabilities. The Oneida district plans to appeal the verdict.
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Now is the time to take care of Idaho’s veteran teachers
New law underscores compensation issue needing immediate attention.
Rural charter schools can work for Idaho families and children
They add value to a community and create learning opportunities for families and children that wouldn’t exist otherwise.