Month: April 2019
Idaho teacher salaries nudge upward in new national rankings
But even after two years of relatively robust raises, Idaho’s average salary remains more than $10,000 below the national average, and lags behind most neighboring states.
Basin to take another run at supplemental levy bill
Supporters say the bill could give small districts some measure of financial stability.
Girls outdistance boys on national science test
Eighth-graders scored better in 2018, on the second round of the National Assessment of Educational Progress science test. But a gender gap widened.
New state law creates uncertainty over teacher salaries
Some education experts say the Legislature created a second minimum salary requirement this year, even though legislators have gone on the record saying this wasn’t their intention.
Education news from around the state
A Boise robotics team wins international distinction, new pre-K programs are getting off the ground and more.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: April 29-May 2
The superintendent’s post-legislative “roadshow” dominates this week’s calendar.
Idaho EdNews honored at press club banquet
Overall, Idaho EdNews’ team won 20 awards Saturday, including seven first-place awards.
Episode 159: Boise State University’s New President
On this week’s episode, we discuss the historic hire and talk about incoming President Marlene Tromp’s experience and credentials.
Fruitland cuts ties with embattled principal in separation agreement
Mike Fitch will receive payments that near the bulk of his contract and he agreed to write a letter of resignation to the board.
Only on a Thursday in Homedale
The end of the week at a rural Idaho school calls for tractors, mice-measurements and more.