The decision paves the way to use student feedback as part of Idaho’s school accountability system.
Top-performing high schools honored
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Schimpf: ‘I don’t think it’s in Boise State’s DNA to sit around’
Will Goodman’s apologetic resignation email
Former Twin Falls teacher acquitted in rape case
West Ada floats another idea to offset building costs
Nation’s top teacher in 2016 may be headed to Congress after primary win
Jahana Hayes said she would work with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who has been the focus of opposition for many teachers.
Bonneville modifies gender-identity policy
The changes deal primarily with restroom and dressing room use for transgender students.
Bonneville trustees approve six-figure retirement payout to Shackett
The details of a separation agreement were made public Monday only after a public records request was made by Idaho Education News.
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Career technical education: A future with promise
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Boise school board candidate forum set for Aug. 21
Idaho Education News will stream the event LIVE via Facebook.
Reading scores drop across the board
The lackluster results point to the need for a new test, state officials say. In 2018-19, Idaho will spend nearly $13 million to try to help students at risk.
Movie theater makeover
A Blackfoot charter school moves into a stomping ground from my youth.
How do you improve schools? Start by coaching principals, says new study
When it comes to the impact of school-related factors on student learning, research shows that school leaders are second in importance only to teachers — but also can have a multiplier effect on the quality of teaching.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs, the State Board of Education launches a new scholarship website, Coeur d’Alene trustees appoint a new trustee and three educators receive awards for career and technical education.
Safety expert, educators express concerns over Ybarra security plan
Critics say she developed a $21 million plan without input from key leaders and it conflicts with security plans already in place.
Research group: Idaho’s prospective teachers lack sufficient reading prep
A Washington, D.C.-based think tank says Idaho is not fully preparing its prospective teachers in the science of reading.
Boise elementary switches to new way of learning
More collaboration and projects are on tap at Adams Elementary.
Bonneville superintendent to retire after upcoming school year
Chuck Shackett is stepping down after 37 years in education. A separation agreement extends his employment as a consultant.
Camp creates the connection between garden and kitchen
kids learn how to grow fruits and veggies, cook and eat healthy.
Former Emmett bus driver charged with injury to a child
Police reviewed a video that shows a physical and verbal confrontation with a 9-year-old.
Commission quietly enforces professional education standards
The professional fate of every Idaho educator lies in the hands of these experts.
Ybarra’s new chief policy officer backs out of the job
Will Goodman reconsidered before his first day on the job, and will remain in Mountain Home.
Idaho’s advanced opportunities bill: $16 million and rising
More than 32,000 students took part in the popular program last school year — earning at least $55 million worth of college credits.
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Schimpf: ‘I don’t think it’s in Boise State’s DNA to sit around’
Boise State University’s interim president cited several success stories in an address Tuesday morning.
Will Goodman’s apologetic resignation email
The former Sherri Ybarra aide couldn’t scare up the state superintendent via phone or text, so he put his decision in writing.
Former Twin Falls teacher acquitted in rape case
Jason Benjamin admitted having sex with a 17-year-old student; he was 39 at the time. “We just felt that we couldn’t throw this guy’s life away, when in our definition she wasn’t raped,” the jury’s foreman told the Twin Falls Times-News.
West Ada floats another idea to offset building costs
The state’s largest district says the state should help pay the price of growth by covering half the cost of school bond issues.
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Career technical education: A future with promise
Employers need skilled workers so they are partnering with education to make sure the talent pipeline is producing the workers they need.
Stakeholders are at the heart of initiative to keep Idaho students safe
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