Hundreds of kindergarten-age children stayed home last year. They’re back this year, but educators are still uncertain of the pandemic-year impacts.
Some ins and outs of charter school oversight in Idaho
Several factors can impact the academic and operational accountability for Idaho’s charter schools. Here’s a closer look.
State ethics commission approves alternative teaching authorizations, revokes two educator licenses
The commission extended the timeframe for teacher applicants to receive their certifications, and suspended the licenses of two licensed teachers with alleged ethics violations.
Former board chair benefitted financially from his school, says state charter commission director
The violation is one of several reasons why Another Choice Virtual Charter School should cease operations. INSIDE: Other recommendations from the director.
Fact check: Did Ybarra call Coeur d’Alene schools a CRT ‘worst offender?’
It’s complicated. But one thing is clear. While Sherri Ybarra hasn’t announced her political plans, the incumbent state superintendent sure sounds like a candidate.
Analysis: Who will pay for all-day kindergarten? And how many kids will get to go?
There’s plenty of support for state-funded, all-day kindergarten. And plenty of money. And plenty of impetus to do something now. But that doesn’t mean something passes easily, or quickly.
Microschools have popped up in Idaho, but in unknown numbers
A Manhattan Institute report defines microschools as “schools that are formed by a small group of families bringing their children together to be taught by one or a few dedicated educators.”
Gov. Brad Little teases new tax cut package at taxpayers’ conference
Plans to be unveiled during upcoming legislative session that convenes in January.
An incremental approach to measuring performance
By setting realistic expectations and targets and holding ourselves and our institutions accountable, we can improve performance and make an even bigger difference.
Boise State: ‘Women belong on our campus’
“Women have made significant and meaningful contributions to all areas of academia, industry, and society,” President Marlene Tromp and 21 other university administrators said in a statement Wednesday.
A letter from a parent to Superintendent Sherri Ybarra
Through the efforts of hundreds of Idaho families with the support of Decoding Dyslexia Idaho we are moving forward in the right direction without any support from our Idaho State Department of Education.