A new library commissioner, Cassia’s teacher of the year, and a 14-year-old making waves in the conservation world.
From first-generation graduate to university president: Marlene Tromp steps in at Boise State
In two turbulent months as president, Marlene Tromp has carved out time to listen to skeptical legislators. But her vision of higher education remains steadfast, and rooted in her personal experience.
White Pine Charter trustees secretly approved electioneering probe
The board chair acknowledged they may have violated Idaho’s open meeting law.
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Health and Welfare gets an earful on immunization guidelines
At Twin Falls hearing, educators push for keeping Common Core
With revenues dwindling, grocery tax repeal could be on hold for 2020
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Aug. 19-23
What’s on the ballot? Tuesday’s school elections across Idaho
By the numbers: Eight districts will decide on $172 million in ballot measures, while three of Middleton’s five trustees face a recall election.
‘We have to keep our eyes on the next horizon:’ Tromp addresses Boise State staff
Boise State’s new president restated her commitment to accommodate all students, regardless of background, demographics or politics. “If universities are not meant to be bringers of light, then who is?”
Task Force subcommittee may call for all-day kindergarten
Under current law, kindergarten is optional in Idaho.
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Square root of stupid: task force proposal making IRI scores all that matters
Sorry folks, content standards are a done deal
K-12 will receive slight increase in endowment dollars
Public schools will receive $52.6 million from state endowments in 2020-21, a $1.3 million increase.
Reading achievement gaps linger, but some narrow slightly
Results from this year’s Idaho Reading Indicator were a mixed bag. Several demographic groups gained a bit of ground. For other student groups, chronic “achievement gaps” only grew wider.
Teachers push in favor of keeping Idaho Core Standards
Some 150 people packed a State Board hearing on Monday night for a discussion that centered around education standards.
Task force subcommittee may call for increasing state education savings account
With increased discussion of a potential economic slowdown, task force members say rainy day account could help Idaho weather a storm.
One third of Idaho districts protect LGBTQ employees with policies
As the federal government debates LGBTQ workplace rights, some Idaho districts already have protections in place.
Breaking down the new IRI and ISAT scores
It took several months, but the State Department of Education released final numbers from the spring tests late Thursday afternoon. Here’s a breakdown of some key numbers.
Otter accepts advisory role with IBE
Otter will assist the eduction group with special projects and promote education initiatives.
Blackfoot charter school to apply for city permit
The decision represents the latest in a lingering facilities feud between the public charter school and a local planning and zoning commission.
Tromp speaks on diversity flap
Boise State University’s president said in an interview Thursday the controversy was caused, in part, by context and confusion.
Remote mountain town rallies around new charter school
The school’s expected opening will follow thousands of dollars in donations, dozens of hours from volunteers and a local push to improve access to public education for kids in the highly rural community.
Education task force may call for expansion of career ladder
The 2019 task force may be about to double down on two recommendations from the 2013 task force.
Find out where your school ranks
Schools are ranked by composite values based on metrics selected by the State Department of Education.
Boise becomes home of the Brave
After hours of public testimony Monday night, one of Idaho’s oldest high schools changed its mascot.
Task Force weighs new school accountability system based on literacy
Under the plan, superintendents would be held accountable for literacy growth by their local school boards.
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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Health and Welfare gets an earful on immunization guidelines
The topic dominated a public hearing in Meridian Thursday. The agency will hold five other hearings across the state.
At Twin Falls hearing, educators push for keeping Common Core
Public hearings will continue in Coeur d’Alene Thursday and Idaho Falls Tuesday.
With revenues dwindling, grocery tax repeal could be on hold for 2020
House Republicans spent much of a two-hour town hall meeting talking about taxes — and the state’s cashflow issues. Left unmentioned was the question of education spending.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Aug. 19-23
Budget discussions take up much of state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s time this week.
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Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Square root of stupid: task force proposal making IRI scores all that matters
Taking a single data point to measure a school is an absurd approach in measuring a school’s overall performance.
Sorry folks, content standards are a done deal
Truth is, the Idaho Freedom Foundation is a destroyer not a creator, and Idaho should not be hijacked by the lunatic fringe.