Peer reviewers praise Idaho for using educational coaches, but question if funding maximizes resources.
Think tank: Idaho avoids firing teachers because of performance
Idaho is one of 29 states that does not require effectiveness data to influence teacher dismissals, according to a new report.
Trustees to consider state-funded pre-K programs
It’s a top issue slated for this year’s Idaho School Boards Association convention this week in Boise.
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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Bedke-Crane matchup heads legislative leadership races
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Nov. 12-16
CWI to seek recount on building levy
Key K-12 funding spreadsheet goes public — finally
Schools pioneer new STEM certifications
The Idaho STEM Action Center has recognized four schools for earning robust STEM certifications new to the state.
West Ada pitches idea to ease burden on bond issues
The proposal will go before trustees this week during the annual convention of the Idaho School Boards Association.
About half of students score at grade level on new reading test
This fall, K-3 students took a new test designed to offer a more complete measure of reading skills. State officials say the 2018 scores should not be compared with numbers from the previous test.
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School funding formula hijinks
Columbine principal, student safety advocate backs Idaho’s KISS plan
Teacher sparks curiosity to get kids excited about careers
A West Ada teacher said he needed to spice things up because “it can be the hardest thing in the world to get middle school students engaged.”
What’s next for education? Big changes loom in Legislature
Expect changes in committee leadership following the elections.
Middleton reinstates teachers involved in costume controversy
“There is nothing more than love and commitment in the hearts of these teachers,” the superintendent wrote.
Election 2018: What happened, and what it means for 2019 and beyond
Elections have consequences. And implications. Let’s spin Tuesday night’s election results forward.
Ybarra re-elected in close superintendent’s race
The Republican incumbent won by a 17,000-vote margin over her Democratic challenger.
Little wins Idaho’s governor race
In other news, the College of Western Idaho’s levy failed as did bond measures in Middleton.
Live blog and election results
Numbers, news and analysis from Election Night 2018.
Students host legislative debates
Seniors at Compass Academy called the shots in two political events this week.
Middleton employees placed on leave over ‘inappropriate’ Halloween costumes
The district unveiled a six-point crisis response plan during a special meeting Saturday.
Middleton superintendent to investigate ‘inappropriate’ staff Halloween costumes
The Middleton School District is facing heated criticism on what some are calling racist photos. The school board has scheduled a special meeting for Saturday.
VanderSloot funds anti-Ybarra Facebook campaign
A Facebook post promoted by one of the billionaire’s companies has reached hundreds of Idahoans since Saturday night.
From Teton to Middleton to Moscow, school bonds and levies dot Tuesday’s ballot
The big-ticket item of the night: a $39 million levy for a new building at the College of Western Idaho. Meanwhile, the Middleton School District is going to voters with a trio of bond issues.
The superintendent’s race: What you need to know
Democrat Cindy Wilson is challenging Republican incumbent Sherri Ybarra.
The governor’s race: what you need to know
On Tuesday, Idaho voters will elect their first new governor in a dozen years. What’s at stake for education? Here’s a study guide.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Bedke-Crane matchup heads legislative leadership races
No matter the outcome of the closed elections on Dec. 5, there will be shakeups in House Republican leadership.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Nov. 12-16
Starting this week, Idaho Education News will post state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s weekly schedule, complete and unedited.
CWI to seek recount on building levy
The $39 million proposal fell 144 votes shy of passage, out of nearly 232,000 votes cast.
Key K-12 funding spreadsheet goes public — finally
The document shows how local districts could receive more money — or less money — if Idaho rewrites its school funding formula.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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School funding formula hijinks
Lawmakers should move forward with a new school funding formula that focuses on flexibility, local control and student outcomes.
Columbine principal, student safety advocate backs Idaho’s KISS plan
I’d like to share some of my experiences from Columbine and my reflections on the safety investment proposed for Idaho schools.