Rules are important because they carry the force of law and affect Idahoans in numerous ways.
West Jefferson superintendent to retire
The 34-year educator will step down as superintendent and begin taking state retirement benefits, but he won’t be leaving the education profession entirely.
Little symbolically takes government to his hometown
Emmett residents asked about early childhood education, population growth, infrastructure, healthcare and more during the new governor’s first “Capital for a Day” event.
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Wood River student paintings spark a political backlash
Settlement reached in Shoshone sexual discrimination case
Former Fruitland students file tort claims against Fitch
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: April 22-25
Tromp named Boise State president
Marlene Tromp comes from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where she has served as provost and executive vice chancellor since 2017. Her hire completes a search 17 months in the making.
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More literacy funding leads to more kindergarten
Schools are expanding their offerings for young kids, which also means more than a dozen job openings for kindergarten teachers.
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Legislature’s inaction on agency regs may be its greatest accomplishment
Reports provide disappointing news for Idaho’s workforce
Education news from around the state
Fellowships here, scholarships there, awards everywhere.
Idaho’s new minimum teacher salary: Who benefits and how it shakes out.
More than 3,600 Idaho teachers make less than $40,000 a year. For them, a new state law guarantees a pay raise. But school administrators say the state still needs to do more to recruit and retain teachers.
Little will temporarily reinstate agency rules
The Legislature was willing to let them expire. Little will need to act before July 1.
State Board approves dual credit fee increase
In other action, the State Board elected Debbie Critchfield as its new president.
State Board approves tuition and fee increases
The student tuition and fee increases will range from 4.9 percent to 6.1 percent — and it comes after lawmakers gave the higher education system a 3.5 percent increase from tax coffers.
Little says his first 100 days were fast and rewarding
Idaho’s new governor said education issues were a bright spot for families and children.
New sheriff in town … or legislative wild card?
Did the House Education Committee take back its rightful place as a leader in setting education policy?
State revises its free and reduced-price lunch stats. Here’s how they look.
The bottom line: 45.3 percent of students are eligible for federal subsidies. That’s still down from a year ago.
Hey parents, are you satisfied with your school? Take this survey
This spring the State Department of Education is asking parents and school staff to fill out an “engagement and satisfaction survey” as a way to gauge school quality.
‘Anyone can get involved. Anyone can have a voice.’
Nampa High School senior Sebastian Griffin convinced legislators to pass a law to allow high-achieving high school students to graduate early and focus on internships, apprenticeships or college courses.
National group recommends higher standards for Idaho charters
A review found Idaho’s charter commission has a number of strong practices — but should buckle down on enforcing standards for renewal, and “rigorously” vet new school proposals.
The 2019 legislative session adjourns
The State Board of Education’s budget was the final bill of the year to pass.
The 2019 Legislature: What happened. What didn’t.
Catch up on all the key education legislation from 2019.
New charter approved for McCall
The community school will follow a place-based model, teaching students with a mastery learning system.
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Wood River student paintings spark a political backlash
One former legislative candidate said the paintings smack of “indoctrination.” The head of the Blaine County School District says the artwork reflects a variety of political viewpoints.
Settlement reached in Shoshone sexual discrimination case
A former student filed a federal lawsuit in December 2017, saying she was denied an education after reporting an on-campus sexual assault. Details of the settlement were not disclosed, the Associated Press reported.
Former Fruitland students file tort claims against Fitch
The legal claims say the former Fruitland High School principal sexually harassed two former students, including at least one student who was underage. The Idaho Statesman reported on the claims Sunday.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: April 22-25
Ybarra will begin her post-legislative session meetings with local educators, and take part in a State Board of Education conference call to vote on a new Boise State University president.
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Legislature’s inaction on agency regs may be its greatest accomplishment
Idahoans should expect to see a reduction in agency regulations and the elimination of policies that have no business being on the books in Idaho.
Reports provide disappointing news for Idaho’s workforce
How can we help students get the skills they need to qualify for a family-sustaining job or build the workforce our economy needs if we can barely pass an increase in scholarships that make postsecondary affordable?