EdNews journalists will ask questions of the governor and state superintendent candidates during live, televised debates next week.
James Vandermaas, candidate for Congress
After spending a career in law enforcement, James Vandermaas opposes arming classroom teachers, and says “common-sense” regulations could make schools and communities safer.
State Board approves tuition and fee increases
Find out how much of an increase students can expect at University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Boise State presidential finalists revealed
Recapping a feisty lieutenant governor’s debate
Hansen hires new superintendent
Fulcher holds fundraising edge in congressional race
Rockland hires superintendent
Driggs Elementary School principal Greg Larson will fill the position on July 1, the district posted on its website Wednesday.
Lawmakers face a funding and accountability puzzle
A legislative committee wants to present a new school funding formula to the 2019 Legislature. One question: Can the state link its funding formula to school accountability?
Democratic candidates agree on most everything — except charters
Governor candidates A.J. Balukoff and Paulette Jordan discussed Idaho education for an hour on Monday and had more in common than not.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Setting tuition and fees should never be ‘pretty or efficient’
Alternative schools deserve an alternative accountability measure
Inspire Idaho: The secret to success in Donnelly
This article is part of our year-long series called Inspire Idaho, which spotlights schools doing something differently for a better outcome for students.
Research group: Some Idaho teacher-prep programs underperform
One national expert says the quality of teacher-prep programs affects student performance.
Whatever became of the higher ed task force?
The 2018 Legislature did little with the recommendations from Gov. Butch Otter’s higher ed task force. The next move may belong to Idaho’s next governor.
Ybarra defends legislative record
The state superintendent pushed back against news media and advertising campaigns that rank Idaho’s education system as 48th in the nation.
No studying. No preparation. No problem.
A Boise High junior got every question correct on her college entrance exam.
Superintendent candidates share their education reform ideas
Democratic candidates Cindy Wilson and Allen Humble and GOP candidate Jeff Dillon answered a range of questions from a panel at Boise State University Tuesday.
Idaho NAEP scores steady, and in line with national numbers
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra said is “pleased” with the latest NAEP results. The numbers haven’t changed much since 2015, when Ybarra said she was concerned by a drop in math scores.
Thirteen public charter schools incur academic sanctions
The state has imposed academic sanctions on 13 of its 25 charter schools requiring reauthorization.
Idaho’s virtual schools struggle
The more than 6,000 students enrolled in Idaho’s virtual schools perform well below their brick-and-morter peers.
Education news around Idaho
Bonneville seeks bank or credit union to operate in new high school, C‑SPAN is coming to Idaho and students to compete in Science Olympiad event.
State Board hires two presidents
The new leaders will take over at Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College this summer. Their salaries were also approved on Thursday.
Meet the state superintendent candidates
Attend this free event on Tuesday or watch it live on the Idaho Education News Facebook page.
Does Idaho have a bullying problem?
Administrative reports suggest schools are mostly safe. Surveyed students say otherwise.
Do not disturb, testing in progress
Tuesday is SAT Day, when almost every high school junior in Idaho takes the college entrance exam for free.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Boise State presidential finalists revealed
The five finalists — four from out of state, and a fifth from British Columbia — will meet with students, staff and faculty starting Monday.
Recapping a feisty lieutenant governor’s debate
The five Republican candidates traded some jabs on abortion and health care. And yes, they talked about education. Catch up here.
Hansen hires new superintendent
Parma High Principal David Carson will take the helm at the Magic Valley district on July 1.
Fulcher holds fundraising edge in congressional race
The former state senator from Meridian is one of seven Republicans in the May 15 primary in the 1st Congressional District.
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
Become a guest author.
Setting tuition and fees should never be ‘pretty or efficient’
I am proud of the way the State Board worked through the various proposals put forth by our colleges and universities.
Alternative schools deserve an alternative accountability measure
If sanctions are being placed on schools solely based on graduation rate, how will alternative schools ever be able to comply? They won’t!