The State Department of Education’s latest statewide fall enrollment tally is 306,242, up 1.3 percent from the year before.
After-school program focuses on next-generation leaders
Everyday Leadership is hosted at six Boise schools and targets low-income students.
Wilson outraised Ybarra in superintendent’s race
More than $425,000 in third-party spending backed the Democratic candidate’s unsuccessful run.
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Idaho remains next to last in per-pupil spending
Bedke, Moyle retain House GOP leadership spots
Ybarra briefs Risch on safety plan
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Medicaid expansion
Clow named new chairman of House Education Committee
The Twin Falls Republican has served on the education committee for the past six years.
Boise trustees hope to hire new superintendent within two weeks
One day after Don Coberly’s retirement plans went public, the board put the job search on the fast track. In essence, deputy superintendent Coby Dennis is the sole applicant for the job.
Vendor claims state’s purchasing process was flawed
The Department of Administration denied Silverback’s request for administrative review, but the contract has not yet been awarded.
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If Idaho achieves its 60 percent goal, everyone benefits
Idaho’s career information system helps students and adults to find the right career
Senate names new committee chairs
Leadership is waiting until Friday to announce the new chair of the House Education Committee.
Boise superintendent to retire
Don Coberly has worked in Boise schools for more than 30 years. Trustees will meet Thursday to discuss a “succession plan.”
Townhall discussion focuses on pathways after high school
“It’s a big issue and it’s a generational challenge,” moderator Kevin Richert said of reaching Idaho’s 60 percent goal.
Students learn to program and computer code
Monday kicks off Computer Science Education Week.
Superintendents voice concerns with funding proposal
School leaders speak out about winners and losers and protecting teacher salaries.
ISBA trustees select their executive board
Meet the school board members who govern their association.
Rhodes Scholar is motivated by ‘deep questions in the world’
Elena Gallina, a Boise State University graduate, is a 2019 recipient of the oldest and most prestigious international academic award available to Americans.
East Idaho leaders outline priorities for legislative session
State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra solicited feedback from local leaders regarding a range of issues ahead of the 2019 legislative session.
Children’s museum to open in Meridian this weekend
The museum is geared toward 2- to 8-year-olds, with exhibits designed to encourage imaginative learning. A ribbon-cutting and open house is scheduled for Saturday, and the museum will open Sunday.
For the first time, Idaho’s supplemental school levy bill tops $200 million
Across Idaho, 93 of Idaho’s 115 school districts continue to rely on extra help from local taxpayers.
Idaho seeks to change minds — and mindsets — about the value of education
Idaho’s “60 percent goal” defines a target, while trivializing the challenge. In trying to convince high school graduates to stay in school, Idaho is seeking to create new family histories and establish new community beliefs.
‘We need to look systemically:’ bridging Native American student achievement gaps
Native American students lag behind their classmates on many education metrics — but there are glimmers of hope.
Bonneville educators, patrons provide input on superintendent search
Some 50 parents, teachers and school administrators outlined the skills and attributes needed for the person selected to replace outgoing superintendent Chuck Shackett.
Bonneville mulling $38.8 million bond issue, long range growth plan
The measure would include funding for a new elementary school, and could kick off a 12-year $176.5 million plan to upgrade a range of facilities across the district.
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Idaho remains next to last in per-pupil spending
The 2015-16 amount was just 61 percent of the national average, according to a federal report issued Thursday.
Bedke, Moyle retain House GOP leadership spots
Wednesday night’s leadership elections could shape committee assignments affecting education budgets and education policy.
Ybarra briefs Risch on safety plan
In response to an Idaho Education News public records request, the State Department said Ybarra submitted a $599 expense report to attend only part of an education reform summit in Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Medicaid expansion
The outcome of the case could affect a variety of other state budgets — including K-12.
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If Idaho achieves its 60 percent goal, everyone benefits
But accomplishing it will take bold leadership, further investment, wise choices and laser-like focus.
Idaho’s career information system helps students and adults to find the right career
The program is built around multiple assessments that take into account different learning styles and work values that also helps students decide what they want to do.